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Paula's Thai Kitchen

September 29, 2020 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
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 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA . AFTER MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED WIDE RICE NOODLE STORED IN CONTAINERS AT TEMP OF 49.8F;COOKED PORK PORTIONED IN SMALL BAGS STORED IN CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 47.9 TO 50F; MARINED RAW CHICKEN STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 50.7F TO 60F; MARINETED RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50.2F; OBSERVED FRESH EGGS(OVER A DOZEN) STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 60.6F TO 64F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUND 25,VALUE 120. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA REPAIR/REPLACE. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION CHEST FREEZER LINER(REAR PREP).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID. • MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR IN PREP/REAR AREA.REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, REPAIR CAUSE
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NO LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,MUST PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 1, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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