Baisi Thai
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2017
82
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Baisi Thai, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 12, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Baisi Thai's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 12, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Baisi Thai scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY CONDENSATION AT BOTTOM OF COOLING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK NOT HOLDING WATER NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 22, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS ON PREMISES: THE HOT WATER WAS DISCONNECTED AT THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SUSHI PREP LINE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MAIN FOOD PREP LINE. PLUMBER WAS ONSITE TO TURN ON THE HOT WATER AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINKS AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 85F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NEVER TURN OFF HOT WATER AT ANY SINKS ON PREMISES. HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE FRONT TABLE NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1948550 ON AUGUST 2, 2016: (32) REPAIR BOTH LEAKING CONDERNSER UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. (38) MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN THE PREP AREA. FACILIY NOW HAS 7 DAYS TO REPAIR PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO THE LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE TOILET HANDLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UPON FLUSHING TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD AND ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, ICE MACHINE, AND ICE BIN USED FOR CONSUMPTION. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THE CONDERSER IS LEAKING CONDENSATION ONTO AN OPEN BUCKET OF NOODLES AND FRUIT STORED UNDER THE CONDERSER. FOOD ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN. ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED PINK, BROWN, AND BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF AN ICE BIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED IN THE ICE BIN MENTIONED ABOVE. NO PERSONAL DRINKS OR ANY ITEMS SHALL BE STORED IN AN ICE BIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY BURNED THE ICE FROM THE BIN, DETAIL CLEANED INTERIOR SURFACE, AND RELOCATED PERSONAL DRINK ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE ICE SCOOP LYING DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP TO PREVENT INDIRECT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, THE SODA GUN & HOLSTER BEHIND THE BAR, AND THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE REAR PREP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN THE PREP AREA.
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82
Nov 24, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN SLIDING DOORS TO THE SUSHI REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN SERVICE STATIONS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,FRYERS AND COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS, BEHIND THE BAR AREA, UNDER THE WOK STATION, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN OVERHEAD VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS AS NEEDED. ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN SERVICE AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE WOK STATION AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RESTORE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE 1ST FLOOR OFFICE/LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF RAW FISH AT 57-62 DEGREES F, 10LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 53.2 DEGREES F AND 3LBS OF SUSHI AT 57.2-82.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED TWO HAND SINKS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR SINKS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. ALSO NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED WASTE WATER FROM FAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING ONTO PINEAPPLES STORED BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD PINEAPPLES AND TO REPAIR LEAK. ALSO NOTED A KNIFE, A CUTTING BOARD, BOTTLES OF JUICE, AND CONTAINERS OF FRUIT BEING STORED INSIDE CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE AND PROPERLY PROTECT DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE HALLWAY, THE REAR HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE LOCKERS, ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BAR AREA,IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN SLIDING DOORS TO THE SUSHI REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN SERVICE STATIONS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,FRYERS AND COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS, BEHIND THE BAR AREA, UNDER THE WOK STATION, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN OVERHEAD VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS AS NEEDED. ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN SERVICE AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE WOK STATION AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RESTORE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE 1ST FLOOR OFFICE/LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 11, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING FROM COOLER BEHIND BAR ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. BROKEN "OUT OF ORDER" URINAL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES.OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CITATION #H000090522.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SUSHI RICE USED TO MAKE READY TO EAT SUSHI ROLLS AT 70.1F IN CONTAINER AT SUSHI PREP STATION. ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO DOCUMENTATION FOR TESTING OF SUSHI RICE FOR PROPER PH LEVEL. RICE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SUCH DOCUMENTATION AND TESTING OF SUSHI RICE. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS CUT VEGETABLES AT 54.3F, 1 LB COOKED TOFU AT 54.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.2F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED.MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $500.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CITATION #H000090522.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION. SUSHI PREP COOK USING DIRTY TOWEL TO WIPE OFF SUSHI PREP KNIFE ON COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR ALL WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE. ALSO OBSERVED SUSHI PREP COOK LEAVE COOKS LINE, WASH HANDS AND ARMS INSIDE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SOAP OR USING TOWEL, THEN RE-ENTER SUSHI PREP LINE AND PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CITATION #H000090523.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE AREA, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES AND REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIALS IE: DIRTY LINEN TOWELS HANGING THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS TO DRY AND CLEAN ALL DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS FOUND WITH FOOD DEBRIS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. CITATION #H000090523.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON SHELVING UNDER GRILL ON SUSHI PREP COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER BEHIND BAR AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT TURN OFF. MUST REPAIR. WATER LEAKING FROM COOLER BEHIND BAR ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. INTERIOR OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN "OUT OF ORDER" URINAL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Sep 25, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTER PROOF AT BUFFET TABLE FIXTURES.
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Sep 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 FRUIT FLIES BY DISHMACHINE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT DRY STORAGE AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.OLD CONTAINERS.
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May 29, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SCOOPS NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, MOLDY INSULATION, POOR INSULATION COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DEFROST ICE IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVES THRU-OUT, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE INTERIOR, WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR, PREP TABLES INTRERIOR, DISH WASHING AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM WITH BAD ODERS, NOT VENTED PROPERLY, DIRTY FLOORS, SINKS AND COMMODE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB IS LOOSE, 3 COMP SINK FAUCET( RIGHT SIDE) IS HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DIRTY UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUCH ITEMS FROM KITCHEN.
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Apr 27, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT BAR HANDSINK-MUST PROVIDE. MISSING PORTION OF SNEEZEGUARDS AT BOTH ENDS & AT MIDDLE SECTION OF THE BUFFET TABLE MUST BE PROVIDED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOOR OF MOST REACH-IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS, DRAINS OF 3-COMP SINK AT BAR, NEED CLEANING-DUE TO FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & UNDER RACKS (FOR SOY SAUCE/RICE) IN REAR HALLWAY-NEED DETAILED CLEANING DUE TO GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL LEAKY FAUCETS AT HANDSINKS MUST BE FIXED. CONDENSATION PIPES OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE INSULATED. 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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT ATTIC AREA MUST BE REMOVED OR KEPT CLEAN & COVERED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Apr 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. SUSHI CASE AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREEES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CASE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN CORRECTED CNTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED FOR IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SUSHI FISH 44.6 - 49.4 DEGREES, SUSHI ROLLS 57.3 DEGREES TOTAL VALUE $140.00 15 LBS
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH WATER TURNED OFF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WAS HANDS. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. FILL AND MAINTAIN.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY AND DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY. FRUIT FLIES WERE NOTED AT DISH AREA AND STORAGE AREA. (10-12 FLIES) DRAIN FLIES NOTED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND SIDE SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
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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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT SUSHI AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND ODORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR AT P-TRAP AND AT FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. LEAK AT CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED. ALL ICE BUILD-UP MUST BE REMOVED. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baisi Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baisi Thai on file is from Jul 12, 2017. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baisi Thai?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Baisi Thai.
Has Baisi Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Baisi Thai have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Baisi Thai 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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