Arun's Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2024
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Inspectors have visited Arun's Thai Restaurant 19 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 5, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 5, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Aug 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CIATION ISSUED.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE TWO DOOR UNIT FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $80.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE INACCESSIBLE WITH STRAINER, CUPS AND OTHER KITCHEN GADGETS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 28, 2023
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR AND RICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGER LABELED CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND RESTROOMS AND SMALL AMOUNTS OF FOOD RESIDUE LEFT INSIDE COOLER NOW BEING USED FOR PLATE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BACK STORAGE AREA, AND BLACK SOIL BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN THE WINE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKETS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE WINE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 13, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS IN THE REAR CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL STORAGE CLOSET AND ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE NEED RE-GROUTING.
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Apr 21, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE TOLIET ROOM UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 13, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 6, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ITEMS MISSING. SUCH AS SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE APRON, INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING SINK WHERE QUATERNARY SANITIZER IS BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SUCH AS TIN FOIL, PLASTIC GLOVES FOR FOOD PREPARATION, PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGGIES, FOOD SQUEEZE BOTTLES BEING STORED INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE FROM WASHROOM AND STORE ALL FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN A CLEAN, PROTECTED STORAGE AREA.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL PRESET TABLE WARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, COVERED/WRAPPED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN POTS/PANS BEING STORED UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN A CLEAN PROTECTED AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE CAULKING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: POOLING LIQUID AND DIRTY FLOOR BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Feb 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ITEMS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE HANDWASH BOWL CABINET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN FUSE BOX ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN IN FUSE BOX ROOM.
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Mar 20, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (0 PPPM CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50-100 PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AFTER UNIT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WET MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON PREMISES TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPRAYING OUT.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER FAN MISSING COVER ALSO NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE COVER FOR WALK IN COOLER FAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB FOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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May 8, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 1, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX.,30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR CLUTTERED KITCHEN UTENSIL/ICE MACHINE ROOM,APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS INSIDE CLUTTERED REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM.ALSO,THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED,MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1401599 DATED:02/28/2014. 32 MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RESEAL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, 05/28/2014 35 MUST BETTER MAINTAIN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA, RESEAL CHIPPING PAINT, 05/28/2014 40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, 05/28/2014 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/8/15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGH-OUT INCLUDING FRYERS AND CABINETS,ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS I IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IS RUSTY,NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FLOOR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RESEAL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER MAINTAIN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA, RESEAL CHIPPING PAINT,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA, FOR HAND WASHING,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: NO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS CAN ENTER THROUGH KITCHEN PREP AREAS, MUST RESTRICT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING TO GO THROUGH 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM, MUST PROVIDE ANOTHER ENTRANCE WAY,
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May 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER GETTING RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE, WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, 1ST FLOOR.
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Apr 11, 2012
Routine
5 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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; PREP REACH IN COOLER, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SHELVES IN BAR AREA AND CABINETS UNDER COFFEE STATION.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS; ALSO THRU-OUT BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Apr 26, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Aug 5, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND OR REPAIR.
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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.OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE LID NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arun's Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arun's Thai Restaurant on file is from Aug 5, 2024. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arun's Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Arun's Thai Restaurant.
Has Arun's Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Arun's Thai Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arun's Thai Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Arun's Thai Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arun's Thai Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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