Cilantro Thai Kitchen

1509 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: May 11, 2021
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 21 inspections at Cilantro Thai Kitchen, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on May 11, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Cilantro Thai Kitchen since May 11, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up nine times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cilantro Thai Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
May 11, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 4, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.FILLED UP MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT WITH WATER. OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM OF DIVIDERS FROM 1 COMPARTMENT TO NEXT.PRIORITY FOUNDTION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-025. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN.
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Jan 23, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW BEEF IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN COLD HOLDING UNIT STORED NEXT TO READY TO EAT VEGETABLES AND TOFU. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW FOOD ITEMS AND MUST BE SEPARATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER AREA OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT WITH GREASE ON FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FILLED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NUMEROUS FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLES, SPICES, RAGS AND EXTRA CUTTING BOARDS STORED IN MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT DINING AREA AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH YELLOW STAINING AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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May 10, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.((TOFU, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGER AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
May 11, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT LEFT DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,REPLACE. FOUND ICE CUBES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE NOT SELF DRAIN CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHITE SMALL RICE POT STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR EXCESS ENCRUSTED FOOD AND RUST,REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,REPLACE.BROKEN CEILING TILES AT MOP SINK STORAGE,REPLACE
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Apr 26, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT OF SINK A MOBILE CART AND BY THE SINK A BLUE IGLOO CONTAINER, ALSO NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.UPON MY REQUEST SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AND CART REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUCT VENT FOR HOOD EXTREMELY GREASY,OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING ON WALL AND GROUND,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT,WALL AND GROUND. RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THAT AREA AND PATIO BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 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 6-9-17,REPORT #2059995 #33-EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA. GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPEMENTS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NEED TO CLEAN GRIME ON ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA #34-GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES STORAGES AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA.NEED TO REMOVE GRIMES/GREASE ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER PIPES,AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT.KEEP AREA MENTIONED CLEANED TODAY 4-26-18,OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT LEFT DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,REPLACE. FOUND ICE CUBES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE NOT SELF DRAIN CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHITE SMALL RICE POT STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR EXCESS ENCRUSTED FOOD AND RUST,REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,REPLACE.BROKEN CEILING TILES AT MOP SINK STORAGE,REPLACE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR PATIO AREA UNORGANIZED,ITEMS ON FLOOR AND GROUND FROM FLOWER POTS TO EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES FROM GROCERY,MOPS,BROOMS,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATED ITEMS NEEDED.
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Jun 9, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA. GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPEMENTS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NEED TO CLEAN GRIME ON ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES STORAGES AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA.NEED TO REMOVE GRIMES/GREASE ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER PIPES,AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT.KEEP AREA MENTIONED CLEANED
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May 30, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: IMPROPER USAGE OF FOOD GLOVES.OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH BLUE GLOVED HANDS HANDLING NON FOOD SURFACE SUCH AS: DIRTY POTS,GARBAGE CONTAINER, WIPING COOKING EQUIPMENT,CARTS WITH DIRTY POTS AND PANS, ALSO PUT ON A GREEN HAIR RESTRAINER(AFTER MY ARRIVAL IN THE KITCHEN), WASHED HER HANDS WITH GLOVED HANDS,AND RETURNED IN KITCHEN AND STARTED TO HANDLE FOOD/COOKING FOOD FOR TAKE OUT FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO HER TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HAND.MANAGER REMOVED GLOVES AND WASHED HER HANDS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON FOOD GLOVE PROCEDURE.( CHANGE GLOVES EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER(HOT WATER LINE TURNED OFF FROM UNDER THE SINK) DUE TO A WATER FILTER IS CONNECTED A SAID SINK TO PROVIDE FILL WATER PITCHERS FOR CUSTOMERS.MUST REMOVE UNIT,AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. 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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF THE PREMISES: 20 DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA, 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,20 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN 15 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED. FOUND MAIN REAR DOOR OPENED AND SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED DUE TO: MESH BROKEN FROM SCREEN DOOR,EVEN THOUGH WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE.TAPE BROKEN AND DIRTY.REPAIR SAID DOOR TIGHT FIT TO FRAME DOOR AND MESH TO SCREEN DOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LID INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA. GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPEMENTS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NEED TO CLEAN GRIME ON ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES STORAGES AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA.NEED TO REMOVE GRIMES/GREASE ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER PIPES,AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT.KEEP AREA MENTIONED CLEANED
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Oct 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT/MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES BURNT INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE WITH SHIELDED BULBS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND SEWER FLOOR DRAIN AT BASEMENT BACKED UP/CLOGGED. FLOOR DRAIN AT BASEMENT BACKING UP ONTO BASEMENT FLOORS. DRAIN LOCATED AT REAR OF BASEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MANAGEMENT UNCLOGGED BLOCKED BASEMENT DRAIN DURING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST USE CHLORINE BLEACH TO DISINFECT BASEMENT FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUN ICE SCOOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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82
May 12, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1464664 DATED ON 12/23/14 NOT CORRECTED-# 34 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, #41 FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT AND BACKYARD THAT MUST BE REMOVED (OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER FAUCT LEAKING (HANDWASH BOWL BY FRONT EXIT DOOR TO DINING ROOM). MUST REPAIR SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (COOLER ALONG COOKLINE). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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74
Dec 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE)
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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 KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT AND BACKYARD THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)
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82
Apr 2, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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 A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR BASEMENT DOOR. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN, DISH WASH AND BASEMENT AREAS CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ORGANIZE/REMOVE VARIOUS CARTS OF DISHES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Oct 8, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (TIN CANS OF COCONUT MILK) INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN RUBBER GASKETS OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE COOKING STOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DIRT AND STICKY SPILLS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOLERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING, WALL AND FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.MUST REPAIR STAINED TILES AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND BY ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES NOTED VERY HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF JUNK AND MATERIALS IN THE FORM OF EMPTY AND UNUSED CONTAINERS, CHAIRS, TABLE, GRILL, SHELVES, FANS, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK FILLED WITH JUNK, MUSICAL EQUIPMENT AND PLANTS INSIDE CONTAINERS. ALSO NOTED RAT DROPPINGS AND RAT BURROWS AT BASE OF TREE TRUNK AT SAME ON THE EXTERIOR OF BUSINESS ALLOWING FOR HARBORAGE AND EASY ACCESS OF FOOD FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE EXTERIOR TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: STILL NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR FROM REPORT #1235408 DATED 9/25/2012(RE-INSPECTION REPORT FROM ORIGINAL REPORT #1235394 DATED 9/14/2012)NOT CORRECTED: 33) THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED THICK FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT. #34)OBSERVED THICK ENCRUSTED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON KITCHEN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG ALL WALLS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH WASH AREA AND BASEMENT.#41) KITCHEN, DISH WASH AND BASEMENT AREAS CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ORGANIZE/REMOVE OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (TIN CANS OF COCONUT MILK) INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN RUBBER GASKETS OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE COOKING STOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DIRT AND STICKY SPILLS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING, WALL AND FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.MUST REPAIR STAINED TILES AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND BY ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Sep 25, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/14/12
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/14/12
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/14/12
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Sep 14, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/21/12)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED THICK FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLEFRS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK ENCRUSED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON KITCHEN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMUALTED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG ALL WALLS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISHWASH AREA AND BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS THROUGHOUT ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: KITCHEN, DISHWASH AND BASEMENT AREAS CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ORGANIZE/REMOVE OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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78
May 26, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
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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 REPAIR TOILET SEAT ALMOST FALLING OUT,AND PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD OR DRAIN SHELF ON 3COMP.SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYER UNDER THE HOOD,AND ON FLOORS IN THE BSMT.
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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 CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN TOILET AND IN KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONSTANT DRIPPING ON 3COMP.SINK FAUCET. ALSO EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK TO FAR FROM FOOD PREP AREA,MUST RELOCATE TO BE CLOSE TO PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BSMT.,AND DECLUTTER TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cilantro Thai Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cilantro Thai Kitchen on file is from May 11, 2021. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cilantro Thai Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Cilantro Thai Kitchen.

Has Cilantro Thai Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cilantro Thai Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cilantro 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.