JAN 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YUMMY THAI.
BEAT. 34/100
1418 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 5, 2022 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 58.8F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. COOKED BROCCOLI FOUND AT 44.5F, RAW BEEF FOUND AT 58.4F, CRAB RAGOON FOUND AT 64.2F AND SHELLED EGGS FOUND AT 60.7F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 58.1F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 252021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 NOTED FOOD STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNITS AND NOT LABELED WITH FOOD NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED LARGE BAG OF UNCOOKED RICE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS ON RAISED SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAY 132021FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED FOOD STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNITS AND NOT LABELED WITH FOOD NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LARGE BAG OF UNCOOKED RICE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS ON RAISED SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAK AT MEN'S TOILET IN SINGLE STALL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2463465 ON 12/8/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (38) 6-202.15 - OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. (49) 4-602.13 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. (55) 6-501.12 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. (56) 6-501.14 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
DEC 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN AREA OF THE CEILING UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT STAIRS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF,SPRING ROLLS, CURRY SAUCE, COOKED SHRIMP,ETC) IN REACH IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS WITH IMPROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DISCARD DATE , NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELF FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER UNITS INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS FOR PROPER STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING POSTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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JUN 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, SHELLFISH, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS; SUGAR, FLOUR, RICE, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD & POTS/PAN STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER, PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK, FRYER, OVEN, GRILL, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE RAGS/LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 112017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED PREPARED CHICKEN READING 55'F AND NOODLES READING 60'F, INSIDE (2) PREP COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPS, READING 50-60'F, FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF $400.00 AND 40 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SINK BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE SINK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN WASTEWATER IS DRAINING, SINK NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKETS OF UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN COOLER, AND LEAKING CONDENSATION IN PREP COOLER REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
AUG 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKETS OF UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. TOP OF WOK STATION AROUND WOKS IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP AND CRUMBLING OF SURROUNDING SURFACE AROUND WOKS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUCT TAPE BEING USED AROUND SECTIONS OF STEEL SHEETS ON WALL BY DISHMACHINE AND WOK STATION, NOT TIGHT FIGHTING. INSTD TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND HAVE SECTIONS OF SURFACE TIGHT FITTING OR REMOVE. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANBLE. INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 172015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST STORE UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, NO PLASTIC GROCERY. PROVIDE COVERS FOR BOTH ICE BINS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS IN BASEMENT(REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM WEST WALL IN FIRST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN COVERED CONTAINERS.
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