Green Leaf Thai Cuisine

June 10, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE SINK NOTED WITH FOOD CONTAINERS AND DISHES INSIDE. EMPLOYEE REMOVED. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN MEATS AND EGGS BEING ABOVE PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW PORK STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A POT OF COOKED PEANUT SAUCE. RAW PORK ON SHELVING ABOVE FRESH CUCUMBERS, RAW EGGS ON TOP OF FRESH FRUIT AND IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER RAW CHICKEN ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE FRIED TOFU. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD SAFETY AND STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 15
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. COOKED CHICKEN ON THE COOKS LINE WITH NO LABEL, NO DATES. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: PEANUT SAUCE WITH NO LABEL, COOKED NOODLES WITH NO LABEL AND COOKED SATAY NOODLES DATED MAY 20TH. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WOK LINE. 10 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 20 TO 30 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE OR IN A KNIFE HOLDER.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED TORN AND MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH TWO DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. • MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FREEZER UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING WHEEL. • NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE COOKS LINE BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN KITCHEN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: WASTE WATER DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE UTILITY MOP SINK NOT CONNECTED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN PIPE. WASTE WATER DRAINS DIRECTLY ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO WASTE WATER DRAINS INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER HAND DRYER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FAR REAR DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.----CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593931 ON 5-3-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47- INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE/UTILITY SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.#56- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 3, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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