Talard Thai Market

April 29, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AROUND THE CHUTE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SUGAR, MSG ETC)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED • INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING BUCKET TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (CONTINUOUSLY) LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT THE MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER • CLEANING SUPPLIES (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA (ACROSS THE MOP SINK) • OBSERVED WALL BY THE (UNUSED) EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/SEAL
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MOST FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE A CURRENT AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2596376 ISSUED ON 06-14-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. #47 - OBSERVED MILK/VEGETABLE CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE SHELVINGS IN PREP/DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. #52 - UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR ESTABLISHMENT’S UTENSIL WASHING SINK (3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCATION OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP/BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD DISPLAY AREA.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 14, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 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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