Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food

October 19, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: FRIED EGG AT 78.6F IN PREP AREA, SLICED BEEF AT 64.5F SLICED TOMATO AT 58.6F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND HAVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEWAGE LINES OVER FOOD AND SINGLE-USE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR REMOVE THE ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES
code 45
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED IN BASEMENT UNIDENTIFIED LIQUID WASTE THROUGHOUT FLOOR IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA AND DISPOSE OF ANY PAPER PRODUCTS EFFECTED BY UNIDENTIFED LIQUID WASTE.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLUTTER STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED COVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2620991 CONDUCTED ON 07/21/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47) 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED TINT FOIL USED AS A STORAGE LINER ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM FACILITY. (#47)4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS. (#55)6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. (#55)6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 21, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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