THAI ON CLARK.

Chicago Health Dept

4641 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2021.

Last inspected May 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 21

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PLASTIC HANDLES OF RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNITS BROKEN,REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WOOD FLOOR IN STORAGE NOT CLEANABLE,POROUS SURFACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTHCLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

OCT 27

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

DEC 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR OF FACILITY IN ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK BEING USED AS PREP AREA WITH LARGE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST INSTALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED AT MOP IN REAR. MAKE SURE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAN BE EASILY LOCATED.

NOV 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR OF FACILITY IN ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK BEING USED AS PREP AREA WITH LARGE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST INSTALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED AT MOP IN REAR. MAKE SURE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAN BE EASILY LOCATED.

SEP 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-102.12(A)2 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE USE FOR STORING RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE.

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AUG 18

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE LEFT DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IS BROKEN,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE BAGS OF DRY FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID TO STORE ICE CUBES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BASEBOARD/COVING AT SOUTH WALL BESIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEED TO BE SEALED. HOLE AT EAST-SOUTH CORNER BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE SEALED. REMOVED DEBRIS AROUND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA.NEED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN

AUG 10

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT EXPOSED AT ONLY HANDS SINK IN PREP AREA,AS FOOD WAS HANDLED.UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-18-16,REPORT#1752155 #34-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE WOK, (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TODAY 8-10-17 EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER MENTIONED EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

APR 18

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. SHRIMP AT 47.6F, .5 LB, CHICKEN AT 47.9F, 2 LBS, TOFU AT 48.9F, 2 LBS, BEEF AT 46.7F, .5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $40.00, TOTAL 5 LBS. 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 40.0F

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER ANS STOVES (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE WOK, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED COVERED CONTAINERS OF RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW MEATS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDER READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 27

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND RAW MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE TWO-REFRIGERATOR AND DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND ELECTRICAL TAPE HOLDING THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET TOGETHER ON THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN AND DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL AND NEWS PAPER ON SHELVES USED FOR LINERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THAN STORED IT 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE DEBRIS AND ITEMS BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.

FEB 18

2014

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-28-13,REPORT #1235672 #34- OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090 STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION STANDING WATER, BASEMENT IS USED FOR FOOD STOARGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE DEBRIS AND ITEMS BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.

FEB 28

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP AREA STAND UP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR/DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MOP SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR DRAIN PIPE.

JAN 10

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD COVERED WITH HAND PAPER TOWELS,ALSO WITH USED PAPER GROCERY BAG.IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.FOOD DELIVERED(CHICKEN AND TOFU) WAS STORED ON THE SECOND FLOOR INSIDE THE DOOR(DOOR OPENED)AND TWO ORANGE AND WHITE CATS ON PATIO NEAR WERE FOOD WAS STORED.SECOND FLOOR BELONGS TO BUSINESS OWNER.FOOD MUST BE COVERED WITH FOOD GRATE BAGS, OR WAX PAPER WHICH BUSINESS OWNER DID UPON MY REQUEST.ALL DELIVERED FOOD MUST REMAIN INSIDE THE BUSINESS FOR PROPER PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO76635-11

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NEED TO REPAIR FLOOR IN MOP STORAGE(BROKEN AND UNEVEN)SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.(BASEMENT AREA). DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS, DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL CEILING IN PREP AREA IS BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOOD SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CEILING FAN IN DINING ROOM NEED TO BE CLEAN(DUST BUILD-UP).

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE FOOD(OIL) AND FOOD PRODUCTS(FOAM CUPS,TAKE OUT PLATES AND CONTAINERS)FROM GARAGE,WHICH HAS A CAR STORED IN IT AND NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS OBSERVED CAT FOOD INSIDE A LARGE BOWL.MUST STORE ALL ITEMS MENTIONED IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AREA.

NOV 16

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDE AND TOP OF THE STOVE, DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, FAN COVERS IN THE 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD AND THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.

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