YUMMY THAI.

Chicago Health Dept

1418 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

10 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2022.

Last inspected Jan 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 5

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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 25

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 13

2021

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED FOOD STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNITS AND NOT LABELED WITH FOOD NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAK AT MEN'S TOILET IN SINGLE STALL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 8

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN AREA OF THE CEILING UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT STAIRS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUN 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING POSTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

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JUN 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

* 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

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE RAGS/LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Critical Pest Activity

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 21

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 11

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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,

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

AUG 8

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN COVERED CONTAINERS.

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