MAR 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THAI POT NOODLES SHOP INC.
BEAT. 42/100
5689-5691 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 7, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 32025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FEB 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2611059 DATED 1/24/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 242025FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2025
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: FRIED RICE AT 45.3F, CHICKEN AT 45.5F, BEEF AT 46.2F, AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND FOUL ODOR AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN COOK LINE AND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE, PREP COOLERS, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2587748 DATED 1/8/2024: #57 "OBSERVED 2 OF 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 82024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 OF 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2571871 DATED 2/28/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 282023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NEWLY INSTALLED PREPARATION SINK WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER BY ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE.
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MAY 252022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 25
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE GAS METER CLOSET IN DINING AREA. MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 72021FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATUE OF 60.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING AREA AND INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →