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Spoon Thai Restaurant

March 12, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
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 TOFU, DUMPLINGS, SAUSAGE, VARIETY OF SAUCES, MARINATED CHICKEN, MARINATED BEEF, EGGROLLS, VEGETABLE STUFFED DOUGH IN A STAND UP REFRIGERATOR. TEMPERATURES MEASURED FROM 45.3 - 53.7 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE FOODS. MANAGER COMPLIED. UNIT HAD PROPER TEMPERATURE. CITATION #58221-11
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. CITATION #58221-11 SEAL OVER 1/4" GAP UNDER FRONT DOOR AND ON SIDE OF REAR GARAGE DOOR.
code 18
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: ON MARCH 10TH AT 10:05 AM INSPECTOR IDENTIFIED HERSELF AND SHOWED WOMEN INSIDE 4608 N WESTERN AVE. HER IDENTIFICATION. THE WOMEN DENIED ENTRY. CITATION #58219-18
code 28
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD WITH NAME AND DATE.
code 30
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. DEFROST AND CLEAN FREEZER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FROST.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 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. INADEQUATE SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM WALL.
code 35
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. MAINTAIN SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE ON MOP SINK.
code 38

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Compared with Pass on March 10, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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