MAR 21
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TO DINE FOR - THAI BISTRO.
BEAT. 18/100
1546 - 1548 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 21, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
2 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FOLLOWING COOLERS: THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 3-DOOR BAR COOLER, THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN DOOR GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE DEPOSITS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE BACK WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE SINKS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 132025FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2025
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS AVAILABLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46F, BEEF AT 44-53F, CHICKEN AT 45F, SHRIMP AT 46F, AND TOFU AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS ON THE COOK LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F. ALSO OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AGAINST THE BACK WALL OF THE KITCHEN WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND TOFU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FOLLOWING COOLERS: THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 3-DOOR BAR COOLER, THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN DOOR GASKETS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND NO QAC TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH SETS OF TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE DEPOSITS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE BACK WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE SINKS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590196 ON 2/27/24 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - REPLACE THE CEILING TILES WITH CHIPPED PAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 57 - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. 58 - OBSERVED ONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS PRESENT WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 272024PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARE CUPS OF HOT SAUCES MIXED WITH CUT VEGETABLES BY PLACING THE CUT VEGETABLES INTO THE CUPS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE-HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. A CONTAINER OF COCONUT MILK WAS STORED INSIDE THE BASIN OF THE HAND-WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 74F, PORK AT 54F, BEEF AT 54-60F, CHICKEN AT 55F, SPRING ROLLS AT 59F, FISH AT 55F, SHRIMP AT 52F, AND TOFU AT 52-56F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED BOTH 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS ON THE COOK LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58F. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND TOFU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
REMOVE THE HANGING FLY STRIPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. THE DRAIN LINE IS DUCT TAPED WITH A PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE CONNECTED FROM THE SINK TO THE DRAIN. REPAIR THE DRAIN UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE CEILING TILES WITH CHIPPED PAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS PRESENT WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUL 212023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JUL 172023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED SOLID ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
O8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2578415 DATED 7/10/2023: #16 4-601.11(A) "OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005." #60 8-404.13(B:4) "OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2573242 DATED 3/27/2023: #55 6-501.12 "OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE ON FLOORS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION." #56 4-204.11 " OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DIRT ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION." #57 2-102.13 "OBSERVED 6 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2578415 DATED 7/10/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 102023FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2023
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 12:50-1:20 PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN: CRAB RANGOONS BETWEEN 48.8 AND 52.7F, CHICKEN AT 49.2F, AND PORK AT 49.8F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 140 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $800. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND PORK MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SOLID ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED TONGS STORED ON HANDLES TO OVEN AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED MOPS STORED MOP HEAD DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS UPSIDE DOWN TO ALLOW FOR PROPER DRYING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2573242 DATED 3/27/2023: #55 6-501.12 "OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE ON FLOORS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION." #56 4-204.11 " OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DIRT ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION." #57 2-102.13 "OBSERVED 6 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON A 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RELEASE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA AND OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE RUNNING UNDERNEATH LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE ON FLOORS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-204.11 OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DIRT ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED 6 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2572825 DATED 3/20/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 202023FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2023
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS THE COOK LINE: SHRIMP AT 53.7F, FISH AT 49.8F, AND GROUND CHICKEN AT 51.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOCATED ALONG COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 DEAD ROACHES IN STORAGE CLOSET, CLOSET CONTAINING GREASE TRAP, AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DIRTY AND BURNT ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS A WRAPPER ON THE STOVE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RELEASE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA AND OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE RUNNING UNDERNEATH LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE ON FLOORS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DIRT ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 6 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 82022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHICKEN AND SHRIMP INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.3F-67.1F. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 20 POUNDS AND $140 DISCARDED. NO FOODS IN COOLING PROCESS. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
PREP COOLER NEAR FIRST WOK STATION MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.1F. ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER COOLERS AND FREEZERS UNTIL RE-INSEPCTION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED TWO LARGE BINS NEAR EXIT DOOR WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. ALL FOOD/NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING BEEF/VEGETBLE PLATES AND DRINKING SODA IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO EATAND STORE PERSONAL FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF RICE (71.6F) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS AT A COST OF $10. ALL HOT HOLDING ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERAURES OF TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, EGGS,FISH, SHRIMP) RANGING 50.1F-79.5F INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $70. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED TWO LARGE BINS NEAR EXIT DOOR WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD BOXES/CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. ALL FOOD/NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 11/18/2021 NOT CORRECTED: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OD RAING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON PANEL . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OD RAING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FEB 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES OF THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-39-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →