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Thai Wok

June 23, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 8Priority
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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN FRONT METAL CABINET, UNDERNEATH THE SODA FOUNTAIN AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EUIPMENT,CABINETS AND SINKS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 10, 2013: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.