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Phos Spicier Thai

September 11, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-73 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS FRIED TOFU, 1/2 POUND TOMATOES, 1/4 POUND CABBAGE, 1 POUND SHRIMP, 1 POUND MIXED GREENS, AND 1 POUND CHICKEN ( $325). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 45 F AND 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER CALLED TECHNICIAN WHO REPAIRED 1 COOLER. 1 COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS WITH RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT( SIDE OF LARGE WHITE 2 DOOR COOLER, GRIDDLE AREA, AND SHELVING ABOVE PREP AREA) WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING WITH CHIPPED PAINT, LEAKS, AND DUCK TAPE USED TO PATCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND REPAINT CEILING; OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE. • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
code 56

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Compared with Pass on February 15, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.