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Star Of Siam

August 23, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE SIGNS AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK REMINDING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
code 10Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: FOUND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO WOKS IN COOKS LINE AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; 44.0 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL THE COOLER MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN, 15 IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 30 IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ONCE PESTS ARE REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYERS. FOUND DIRT/OLD FOOD UNDERNEATH DRY STORAGE AREA SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REPAIR/PATCH HOLES. • FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IS MADE UP OF UNSEALED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL FLOOR SO THAT IT IS NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD LOCATED ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 11, 2021: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 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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