THAI SPICE.

Chicago Health Dept

1320 W DEVON AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

9 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2017.

Last inspected Jun 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 8

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting board on prep cooler deep cut and black substance on top the surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

Grease inside the deep fryer and interior of cooking equipment, clean and maintain. Grease on filter under the hood, need to clean and maintain

Minor Sanitation

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

Grease on floor under cooking equipment need to clean and maintain

Minor Sanitation

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

Grease on wall behind cooking equipment, need to clean and maintain

JUN 9

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 2

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 3 ROACHES ON WALLS AT MAIN KITCHEN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CETIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST DUCT WORK LEAKING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FEB 3

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHT COVER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE WATER FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID FAUCET.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFCATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

SEP 9

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST/ICE BUILD-UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ALL CORNERS AS WELL TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST SEAL OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND WALL COVING UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT FAUCET EXTENSION LOCATED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK( THERE 2) TO PREVENT LEAKS.

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OCT 24

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN ABOVE SERVICE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 25

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG/WALLS CORNERS IN PREP.

OCT 7

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS (POTS,PANS,BOWLS,PLATES,ETC.) AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER WITH LID AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS WITH STAIN AND DEEP CUTS.MUST DISCOUNTINUE THE USE OF BADLY RUSTED CHINA WOKS (POT) ON BURNERS IN KITCHEN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWINGS:TOILET BOWLS,MOP SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK INSDE RIMS OF AND BOTTOM OF CHEF COOLERS,EXTERIOS ICE MACHINE,WINDOW CURTAIN IN KITCHEN, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD STAINS AND GREASE ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WALLS BEHIND STOVE UNDER HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD STAINS AND GREASE ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WALLS BEHIND STOVE UNDER HOOD.

SEP 21

2011

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. OBSERVWD NONCOMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 06-29-09 REPORT NUMBER 486580 #s 32,33,34, 35, AND 38 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. 32"NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF CUTTING BOARDS THAT HAD DEEP CUTS SHALL BE REPLACED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF CAULK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED". 33"NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING, MICROWAVE OVEN NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING (CREVICES) REAR STORAGED SHELVING NOT CLEAN NEED CLEANING". 34" FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING (CORNERS) BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN BATHROOMS SHALL BE REPAIR". 35" WALLS THAT HAD EXPOSED PLASTER RAW WOOD SHALL BE REPAIR, PEELING PAINT WOOD ON WALL IN STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING". 38" EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILDUP NEEDS DETAILE CLEANING. EXHAUST VENTS (VENTILATION) IN BATHROOM NEEDS CLEANING". CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS OTHERS BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000073569-14 WILL BE ON 11-17-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS (POTS,PANS,BOWLS,PLATES,ETC.) AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER WITH LID AT ALL TIMES.

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. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS WITH STAIN AND DEEP CUTS.MUST DISCOUNTINUE THE USE OF BADLY RUSTED CHINA WOKS (POT) ON BURNERS IN KITCHEN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWINGS:TOILET BOWLS,MOP SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK INSDE RIMS OF AND BOTTOM OF CHEF COOLERS,EXTERIOS ICE MACHINE,WINDOW CURTAIN IN KITCHEN, ETC.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD STAINS AND GREASE ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WALLS BEHIND STOVE UNDER HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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