THALIA SPICE ASIAN FUSION BISTRO.
833 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED SUCH AS RICE,CHICKEN AND SUSHI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED # 7-38-012.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.14(N).
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPER STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED PLASTIC STUFF IN SINK DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS.
MUST CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
NOTED LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHT OUT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
DEC 202017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 3 LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELS ABOVE PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND EMPLOYEE WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANLDER CERTIFICATE. ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
DEC 132017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AN UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (0 PPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD/PREP SURFACE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN THE PREP AREA: OBSERVED DETERIORATING VINYL DUCT WORK DIRECTLY ABOVE TWO CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF A STAINLESS STEEL PREP SURFACE WITH STORAGE UNDERNEARTH AGAINST SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE THE DETERIORATING DUCT WORK OR ENCAPSULATE THE DUCT WORK WITH SOME TYPE OF TROUGH TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF A PREP SURFACE IN THE KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. RAW FISH, CHICKEN, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD TO THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON TOP OF LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS WHERE HOT POTS ARE STORED, AND CEILINGS, WALLS, AND TOILET PAPER DISPENSERS IN THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT, INTERIOR STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR SLIDING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN, LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
OBSERVED 3 LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELS ABOVE PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
FEB 282017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER NEEDS DEFROSTING AND CLEANING.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS.
NOTED THE WALL BASE LOOSE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY AND GREASY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED AUGUST 26, 2016 NOT VISIBLE, IT WAS BLOCKED BY A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (1 DOOR STAINLESS COOLER ON THE 2ND FL.), GASKET IS IN VERY POOR REPAIR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL SPILLS, FOOD AND DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOORS IN THE BAR AND 2ND FL PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASE THROUGH OUT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION FILTERS AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS OF BOTH SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER FROM THE SIDE STORAGE AND ORGANIZE THAT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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AUG 262016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT NEITHER OF THE TWO 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS (IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA). TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 90.2F - 102.5F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, DAIRY, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (1 DOOR STAINLESS COOLER ON THE 2ND FL.), GASKET IS IN VERY POOR REPAIR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL SPILLS, FOOD AND DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOORS IN THE BAR AND 2ND FL PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASE THROUGH OUT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION FILTERS AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS OF BOTH SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER FROM THE SIDE STORAGE AND ORGANIZE THAT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
AUG 272015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE MENU OR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT (PREMISES SERVES SUSHI). MUST POST THE CONSUMER ADVISORY.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND STOVE, MICROWAVE, SHELVING. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM SHELVING.
REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 142014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED USED CUTTING BOARD AND SPOON STORED ON TOP OF EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, USED STRAINER AND CONTAINER STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SINK. EXPOSED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREAS.
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ABOVE TOILETS AND URINALS IN WASHROOMS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD ALONG WALL WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN NORTH DINING AREA.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN SUSHI PREP COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. REPAIR STRIPPED HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
SEP 232013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
No Certified Food Manager on premisess or certificate posted or posted when serving and preparing potentially hzardous foods-Rice at 168.4 F. Instructed that a certified food manager and city of chicago must be posted and on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use, must have utensil on tables wrapped or placed when customer is sitted at table.
Cooking equipment, interior of ice machine, sinks, and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
AUG 182011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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. MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE ARTICLES WITH HANDLES FACING UP
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACE UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD 2ND FLOOR FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA
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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
DEC 272010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER,REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,KNIFE RACKS,SHELVINGS,ICE MACHINE,DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK AT BAR AREA ETC.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST DETAIL SEAL ALL EXPOSED BRICK BEHIND BAR,KITCHEN NORTHWEST AREA USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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