JUL 24
2012
PASS · 0 violations
THAI THAI REST.
Chicago Health Dept
3922 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2012.
4 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2012.
Last inspected Jul 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 12
2012
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 12 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 64.6F AND 1LB OF COOKED PORK AT 89.7F, BOTH CONTAINERS ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE, COLD AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOODS DISCARDED, V=$125. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #521662, DATED 8-10-11 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL/DATE PREP FOOD INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN'S SHELVES. #32, BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS MUST BE REPLACED. #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM. #34, MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM. #35, MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND REPAIR SOUTH WALL UNDER 3PART SINK. #41, CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE FROM ABOVE 3PART SINK AND OPENINGS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND PROPERLY SEAL AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
AUG 10
2011
PASS 7 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
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. CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN'S SHELVES.
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. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS MUST BE REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM.
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM.
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. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND REPAIR SOUTH WALL UNDER 3PART SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
JAN 21
2010
PASS 5 violations
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.REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM STOVE AND STORAGE SHELF. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN REAR STORAGE.
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.CLEAN WOK STATION AND STOVE TOP.
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.CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNERS, THRU OUT KITCHEN ALSO BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.CLEAN WALL BY RICE COOKER AND FINISH PAINTING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN RESTROOM.
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