Tom Yum Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Approved Thawing Methods Used
  Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW FROZEN BEEF THAWING ON PREPARATION TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW ALL TCS FOODS APPRORPIATELY SUCH AS SUBMERGED UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS TEMPARATURE OF 41F OR LESS.
  code 35
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
  Inspector note: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED 6 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FRONT UPPER SHELF IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ANY DEAD INSECTS.
  code 38
• 🛠️surfaces / setup not up to code
  Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
  Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED BOWLS AND BROKEN PLASTIC SCOOPS IN THE SEASONING AND SALT SCOOP STATION NEXT TO WOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENTS FOR ALL DAMAGED UTENSILS OR ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  code 47
• 🚿plumbing acting up
  Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GRAIN/SPICE BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE COCA COLA COOLER AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREPARATION TABLE IMMEDIATELY AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE WOK AND STOVE TOP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
  code 49
• 🚻bathroom / plumbing issues
  Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
  Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN TO BE SLOW DRAINING; HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED ALSO LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE BELOW BOTH THE HAND SINK AND THE CENTER BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
  code 51
• 🧹floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
  Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
  Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND FRYER AND OVER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FROM HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. • OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKET OF HALF FILLED WATER IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP TO ALLOW FOR IT TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE.
  code 55
• ⚠️Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
  Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BATHROOM TO BE NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN IN BATHROOM.
  code 56

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