Java Thai
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2016
82
Score
Across the available record, Java Thai has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 8, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Java Thai's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 8, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Java Thai's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING HANDS, WITHOUT USING SOAP, IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEFORE SLICING VEGETABLES WITH BARE HANDS, IN PREPERATION FOR COOKING. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, WITH SOAP. ALSO INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. OPERATOR PROVIDED GLOVES FOR FEMALE COOK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL SPOONS INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN CLEAN SEPERATE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST, GREASE AND/OR DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SHELVES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR COVER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1588242 ON 11-12-15 NOT CORRECTED #29-.#33- THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS OR GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL COOLERS STILL OBSERVED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.#34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS STILL NOTED UNDER ALL COOLERS AND SAWDUST LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES
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Nov 12, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #1199675 ON 1-8-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32-ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING PLASTIC CRATE USED AS SHELVING. MUST CLEAN.#33- THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS OR GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE GAS STOVE, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34- ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35-EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL AT THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT INSIDE ICE OF MACHINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING PLASTIC CRATE USED AS SHELVING. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR METHOD IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS OR GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE GAS STOVE, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL AT THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN.
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May 2, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 24, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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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 FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND LOWER PANEL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN REAR OR REPLACE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR AREA) ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS/FREEZERS AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP, STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RACKS ABOVE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR, STOVE HOOD HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME/DIRT; MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF GRIME AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN IN CREVICES, CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND EXPOSED SINK HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUIST DETAIL CLEAN.
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May 9, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter table in prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, rear storage shelving, front counter storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, ice machine, 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exoposed raw wood in kitchen, front counter area, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had exposed brick in storage room shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, coolers and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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May 1, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2011
Complaint
5 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. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER ABOVE HANDSINK; CABINETS IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN 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. SHELVES ABOVE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST 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. FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,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. WALLS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA AND AIR FAN IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA AND PUT LABEL ON CONTAINERS
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Nov 22, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under display and front counter, sinks, and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in toilet and storage rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in kitchen and walls in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls and ceiling.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield all bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
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May 28, 2010
Tag Removal
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves rusted inside cooler. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Establishment through-out not cleaned- floor, sinks, cooking euipment, shelves dry goods and inside coolers, coolers, small appliances, counters, interior ice machine panel, containers, oven, prep table, ledge of shelves. Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize entire premises.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor through-out not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor through-out and behind and under all equipment. Repair floor through-out, must reseal floor to have smooth easily cleanable surface.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling throught-out not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes in walls and ceiling and repaint. Baseboard not maintained throught-out. Instructed to seal gaps along wallbase and install coving.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Oven in kitchen not under ventilation. Instructed to install exhaust exhaust fan or have documentation to indict that equipment is properly install and ventilation is not required.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not working inside cooler. Instructed to replace non-working thermometer and have all thermometers visible inside coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored through-out premises, in storage room and on shelves. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize supplies.
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May 21, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Internal air temperature of cooler at 45.6F while storing condiments and vegetables. Instructed to repair cooler and have cooler maintaining internal temperature at 40F or below. "Held for inspection" placed on cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves rusted inside cooler. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Establishment through-out not cleaned- floor, sinks, cooking euipment, shelves dry goods and inside coolers, coolers, small appliances, counters, interior ice machine panel, containers, oven, prep table, ledge of shelves. Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize entire premises.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor through-out not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor through-out and behind and under all equipment. Repair floor through-out, must reseal floor to have smooth easily cleanable surface.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling throught-out not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes in walls and ceiling and repaint. Baseboard not maintained throught-out. Instructed to seal gaps along wallbase and install coving.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Oven in kitchen not under ventilation. Instructed to install exhaust exhaust fan or have documentation to indict that equipment is properly install and ventilation is not required.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not working inside cooler. Instructed to replace non-working thermometer and have all thermometers visible inside collers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored through-out premises, in storage room and on shelves. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize supplies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Java Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Java Thai on file is from Mar 8, 2016. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Java Thai?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Java Thai.
Has Java Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Java Thai have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Java 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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