Thai Spoon And Sushi

August 8, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-64 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 20 POUNDS OF EGGS, 3 POUNDS MIXED GREENS, 6 POUNDS SEA WEED SALAD, 5 POUNDS BROWN RICE, 6 BOXES OF CHICKEN ($375). 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 WALK IN COOLER WITH INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57 F. OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER WITH INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNITS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 400 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN DISH AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, SERVICE PREP AREA, AND IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACH AND SMALL FLY CARCASSES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR AND IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA • OBSERVED SEVERAL INSECT TRAP DEVICES PLACED ON CEILING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND TO ONLY ALLOW LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIANS TO INSTALL.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH FOOD UTILIZE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT (BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON AND AROUND), DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT WATER MEASURED AT 106 F AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 1 OF THE 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS PROVIDED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO BEING LOADED PAST CAPACITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES ARE MAINTAINED WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND CHIPPED PAINT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHEILD ON INTERIOR OF UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 20, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 5 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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