Thai Urban Kitchen.

August 5, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE HOT KITCHEN IS BACKING UP ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOOR, THE DISH SCRAPEING SINK LEAKS ONTO THE GREASE TRAP AND DIRTY WATER IS POOLED 1/4 " IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER DRAIN LEAKS ONTO THE FLOOR. REPAIR ALL PLUMBING TO CODE SO IT DOES NOT LEAK AND WASTE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. TICKET # H000072981 ISSUED, COURT DATE SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. 2:00 PM @ 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM # 112. SEE THE MAIL IN AND IN PERSON PAYMENT OPTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
code 10Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. Over 200 mouse droppings were found around and under shelving and baseboards throughout the kitchen, sushi bar and food store room. 6 live cockroaches were found on top and around the grease trap by the dish washing area. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage. TICKET # H000072981 ISSUED, COURT DATE SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. 2:00 PM @ 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM # 112. SEE THE MAIL IN AND IN PERSON PAYMENT OPTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
code 13Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE KITCHEN IS GREASY AND DIRTY THROUGHOUT. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS, SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND UNDERNEATH UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE BAR ICE BINS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE WALK IN COOLER HAS RUSTY SHELVES AND MOLDY BUILDUP ON THE COIL AND FAN COVER, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALLS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA ARE FULL OF SMALLFLY FECES AND THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DUSTY AND GREASY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS INSTALLED IN THE HOT LINE COOLERS.
code 40

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