SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

YUMMY THAI.

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1418 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 25, 2024 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 25
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND - OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 11
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 MUST REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR DISH/PREP ROOM AND ON THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED TWO FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SPRAYER ARM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

JAN 4
2023
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AND THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AND THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BROKEN AND UNABLE TO SANITIZE. THE MANAGER STATES KITCHEN CURRENTLY ONLY USES A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ECOLAB HAS BEEN CONTACTED TO COME TO REMOVE THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE USING THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES, POTS, AND PANS UNTIL THE MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED/ REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. THE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION IF THE MACHINE IS REPAIRED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR DISH/PREP ROOM AND ON THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPT (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE LAST REPORT, INSIDE LOG BOOK, IS DATED 1/26/22. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO INSPECTION REPORTS PER YEAR AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND BOXES OF UNCOOKED NOODLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WASHROOMS DOORS. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SPRAYER ARM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WOOD PLANKS AND OTHER WOOD STACKED ALONG THE FENCE IN THE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED A FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR NEAR BATHROOMS. MUST SEAL GAP WITH A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND YELLOW STAINS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING AREA FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER COOKING STOVE IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP MAINLY ON LEFT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 →

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