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Thai Twins Co.
February 27, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeLicense
- failed findings8
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR UTENSIL WASHING SHALL NOT BE PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING DEVICES REQUIRED FOR A HANDWASHING SINK.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: OBSERVED LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Thermometers Provided & AccurateInspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: OBSERVED NO BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING INTO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION • OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT ON PREP TABLE.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate PressureInspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 104.5F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: OBSERVED ALL LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH SOLID SHIELDS. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREAS ON WALL BEHIND, TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL BEHIND, TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF FRONT COUNTER IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND AN DTO THE LEFT OF FRONT COUNTER IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Not Ready on December 17, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time.
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