Atk — Andy Thai Kitchen

946 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Other

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Atk — Andy Thai Kitchen stretching back to 2010. Atk — Andy Thai Kitchen was last inspected on Nov 6, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Atk — Andy Thai Kitchen's record stops at Nov 6, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2013

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE ICE MAKER.

Oct 29, 2013

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle side of three compartment sink, grease water coming up from left compartment of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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 and replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT THE COOKLINE AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE BICE MAKER.ALSO,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Oct 15, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET, REPAINT SHELVES WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DEAD ROACHES AND DIRT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BY THE ICE MACHINE AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 9, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. OBSERVED A CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN, PREP TABLE WITH RICE COOKER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AND THE ROLLING CART IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Atk — Andy Thai Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Atk — Andy Thai Kitchen on file is from Nov 6, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Atk — Andy Thai Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Atk — Andy Thai Kitchen.

Has Atk — Andy Thai Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Atk — Andy Thai Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Atk — Andy Thai Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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