Benny Thai
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2024
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Benny Thai stretching back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Jun 5, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED,BROKEN EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND SAID EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM TOP OF MEN'S URINAL WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Sep 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN FREEZER CHESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM TOP OF MEN'S URINAL WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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May 25, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFED WITH COMMON NAME (RICEM SUGAR, SALT ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR AND IN REAR EXIT DOOR (LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK, CURRY PASTE ETC) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Apr 29, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE FROM THE PREMISES.
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Apr 16, 2021
License
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATRUES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. THE LOG BOOK MUST CONTAIN A RECORD OF ALL LOCATIONS OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES, TRAP AND MONITORING STATIONS PLACED OR MONITORED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DOOR OR BARRIER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. PREMISES HAS A PRIVATE PARTY ROOM IN THE BACK OF THE RESTAURANT WHICH REQUIRES THE CUSTOMERS TO WALK DOWN A HALLWAY WITH ACCESS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR OR BARRIER TO THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SIGN STATING "EMPLOYEES ONLY." PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN A COPY OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS LOCATED AT THE SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benny Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benny Thai on file is from Jun 5, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benny Thai?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Benny Thai.
Has Benny Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benny Thai have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Benny Thai means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Benny Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Benny Thai is inspected around two times per year on average.
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