MAY 19
2022
PASS · 0 violations
THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE.
Chicago Health Dept
5353 W DEVON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
5 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2022.
Last inspected May 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 26
2021
PASS 1 violation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
AUG 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority Foundation 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority Foundation 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand sink in the prep area by 2 compartment prep sink. Instructed to install with hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide paper towel and hand soap. Priority Foundation 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
All ready to eat TCS food inside the walk in cooler that is held over 24 hours must be properly labeled and dated with expiration date. (7 days from preparation date). Priority Foundation 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
All dry bulk food containers including spices must be properly labeled with common name outside the container.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
All food stocks stored on the floor must be elevated 6" off the floor or provide raised shelving to store such items.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
All wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
All clean utensils, pots, pans, food containers, bowls, must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent possible contamination and dust build-up.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Must defrost the interior bottom shelve of the 2 door reach in freezer with ice accumulated and maintain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Must clean and sanitize interior bottom shelve of the reach in freezers (with food debris) and maintain.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Unisex washroom waste receptacles must have a cover or lid for feminine items.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Floor behind the cooking equipment with grease and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Filters on the hood in the cook line with grease build-up. Must clean and maintain.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All certified food sanitation manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.
MAR 13
2018
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 9
2018
FAIL 3 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN OF AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.--------MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR (EMPLOYEE) WASHROOM.
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