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Thai Spoon

May 9, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: FOUND 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, PIPES/CONDUITS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE SMALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: FOUND NO VALID (XEROX COPY ON SITE) CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR CERETIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) AND HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. THE MOP BUCKET IS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY, CLEAN THE MOP BUCKET AND PROPERLY STORE IT.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 27, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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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.