AUG 9
2017
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THAI SPOON AND SUSHI.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
601 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 9, 2017 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Apr 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 312017FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2017
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE 1ST FL DISH WASHING AREA AND 20 IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2050772 DATED 05/19/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 33-FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35-FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREAS HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. -THE DOOR OF THE SUSHI REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR USING DUCT TAPE TO SECURE THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. -MUST REPLACE THE BROOMS IN THE 1ST FL FOOD PREP AREA THAT ARE WORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. BROOMS ARE HARD TO KEEP CLEAN AND CAN BE BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE MULTI-USE UTENSILS ARE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS/VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL (AROUND ALL THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE THE PREP AREAS) FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING AND VENTS. THE DROP CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE WHITE REACH IN COOLER IS COLLAPSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 1ST FL REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. THE MOP BUCKET IS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY, CLEAN THE MOP BUCKET AND PROPERLY STORE IT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 192017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. THE MOP BUCKET IS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY, CLEAN THE MOP BUCKET AND PROPERLY STORE IT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 92017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, PIPES/CONDUITS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE SMALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO VALID (XEROX COPY ON SITE) CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR CERETIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) AND HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. THE MOP BUCKET IS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY, CLEAN THE MOP BUCKET AND PROPERLY STORE IT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 152016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND SEVERAL HOLES AT WALL BEHIND SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT COVER AT KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN SUSHI COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
APR 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RE-SEAL WOOD SHELF UNDER RICE COOKER IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR BACK AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS VERY DUSTY BEHIND AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.ALSO HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DEEP FREEZER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA,GAP ALONG WALL NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR ICE MACHINE 1ST FL.MUST SEAL AND MUST INSTALL MISSING TILES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ALONG STORAGE SHELVES NOT USING,9WOOD BOARDS),AND UNUSED PLASTIC BASKETS BY BASEMENT COOLER.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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