Aroy Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2016
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Aroy Thai Restaurant 10 times, with records going back to 2010. Aroy Thai Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 16, 2016. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Aroy Thai Restaurant since Mar 16, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Aroy Thai Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF AND RAW CHICKEN STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS LIKE HAM, SAUCES, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN ORDER OF ASCENDING FINAL COOKING TEMPERATURE WITH READY TO EAT FOODS ON TOP AND RAW FOODS AT THE BOTTOM. FACILITY MOVED RAW FOODS TO BOTTOM SHELF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON THE WATER STATION COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA AND UTENSILS, AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE-MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS INVERTED AND TO MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOBS AND NECK EXTENDER TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, CUTTING BOARDS AND INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT, PERMIT ON SITE FOR FLOOR WORK TO BE STARTED,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN STOPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Oct 21, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, CUTTING BOARDS AND INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN STOPPERS.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR 46.4 F WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7 -38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING ATORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. FOUNF THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN COOLER STATED ABOVE: 6 LBS OF BEEF AT 48.0F-49.0F, 1 LB OF SQUID AT 51.0F, 5 LBS OF PORK AT 51.9F, 15 LBS OF POTSTICKERS AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARODUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. VALUE $100, 27 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, CUTTING BOARDS AND INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN STOPPERS.
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers and freezers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment exterior, oven, deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean, remove heavy grease build-up.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wall base and behind equipment in prep area and storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided inside furnace room. Instructed to install light fixture.
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Aug 14, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATA/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 29, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 15, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 679610,DATED 3/14/12.#34-MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. #41-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECTS HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE; FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER; CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS ON THE PREP AREA. WALL VENT WITH DUST BUILD UP AND RUSTED INSIDE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS,METAL SHELF WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS,ICE BUILD UP(ON TOP OF PREP COOLER),GAS PIPES BEHIND /SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP,INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOPSINK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR AREA BY MOPSINK TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE
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Jun 3, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.// ALL FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATION NEEDS TO BE DATES AND LABEL.ON SELF AND DRY STORAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. POTS IN THE FOOD AREA NEEDS TO BE REMOVED OR NEEDS TO INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INVERT ALL POTS AND PLATES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL CUTTING BOARDS NEEDS TO BE REPLACE DUE TO OPEN SEAMS. REMOVE ALL THE FOIL THAT IS BEING USED AS A COVER FOR SHELFS. ALL GARBAGE CANS THUR OUT NEED TO HAVE LID AND TIGHT FITTING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL THE SHELF AND DRY STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE REACH IN UNIT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ICE MACHINE,NEED DETAIL CLEANING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, STOCK AREA, STORAGE SHELF,ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANING.THIS IS WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINGING,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY MOP SINK
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEEDS HAIR NETS,OR HAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aroy Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aroy Thai Restaurant on file is from Mar 16, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aroy Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Aroy Thai Restaurant.
Has Aroy Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aroy Thai Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aroy Thai Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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