Always Thai

September 22, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.9F,CUT UP CUCUMBERS AT TEMP OF 50F,BOTH UNITS MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20, VALUE 120. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a)HOOOO64131-17
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED ANTS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.MANAGER SWEPT 20 OR MORE ANTS,HOWEVER MORE ANTS CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE GREASE TRAP.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,FOUND SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO FRAME DOOR.ALSO FRAME REAR DOOR HAS A GAP OF 1/4 OF INCH, ALL AROUND.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY ENCLOSE BOTH DOORS.REMOVE ANTS AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO64131-17
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL EXCESS DIRTY FOAM AROUND THE PIPE AND CEILING.REPLACE WITH CLEAN MATERIAL.REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC AROUND WALL FAN,AND PLASTIC BAGS THAT SEAL PIPE BEHIND THE HOOD.REPLACE OR REPAIR INTERIOR LINER OF THE CHEST FREEZER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING:ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR EQUIPMENTS,PIPE BEHIND COOKINGEQUIPMENT,SHELVES AND UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER.REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.DETAIL CLEAN CAN OPENER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: RE-SEAL AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND GREASE TRAP NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN AND PAINT WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SEAL HOLES ON WALLS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELD, IN PREP AREA.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD.(GREASE AND INSECTS ON IT).
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. A BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED AT MOP SINK OR PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET.PROVIDE PROPER WATER PIPE ATTACHMENT FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK .
code 38

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