Jin Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at Jin Thai Cuisine, the earliest from 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 17 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CHOPPED PEANUTS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE PREP SHELF (RIGHT SIDE) IN THE KITCHEN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES LOOSE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN IN IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/OPENING BASEBOARD AROUND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL.
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70
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH HANGING GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE THE KITCHEN.
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Dec 7, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STRORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN ANY OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALLCOLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 04/10/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2573947 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #16-OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#47-OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.#57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN ANY OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALLCOLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STRORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AN ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER CHESTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: APPETIZER REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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78
Dec 13, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUNT POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY MOP SINK AND REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT).MUST REPAIR.
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May 13, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER REMOVE.REPLACE HANDLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ALSO INSIDE CABINET OF THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AND WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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78
May 5, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9/17/2020 REPORT #2387136 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS #47)4-201.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. #53)5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER REMOVE.REPLACE HANDLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ALSO INSIDE CABINET OF THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AND WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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70
Sep 14, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPILLS ON CEILING ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. OWNER SUPPLIED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MANAGER SUPPLIED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN IN ACCESSIBLE WITH 2 MOP BUCKETS BLOCKING SINK. OWNER WAS INSTRUCTED TO MOVE MOP BUCKETS AND KEEP HAND SINK FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON 2 DOOR STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER AND 2 DOOR STAND UP REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH TORN GASKETS. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO WATER LINE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON THE INTAKE WATER LINE FOR THE HOSE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN ENTRY OF KITCHEN CRACKED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOOR IN NEED OR GROUT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA INLCUDING NEAR DISH MACHINE, MOP SINK AND BEHIND COOKING LINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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May 18, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND BATHROOM AREAS OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. FOOD MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE FLOOR. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HOUSING OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION....ALSO NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE (2) 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGING ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE WITH OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS....MUST ALSO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Jul 5, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE OVEN DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE PIPING WITH ATTACHED HOSE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 22, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE NOTED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES WHERE THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED UNLOCKED BOX FREEZER IN THE HALLWAY AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WOMANS WASHROOM WHERE THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS TO THE FOODS INSIDE THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FREEZER OR PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE KITCHENS HVAC CLOSET, 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE WOK LINE AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. OPEN GAPS ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE. OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. OBSERVED KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR BEING USED NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE DOOR SIDE. HOLES IN THE MESH SCREEN AND SCREEN SEALED TO THE DOOR WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR ROACHES AND FLIES. SEAL ALL OPEN GAPS ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREENED DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, NO HOLES OR TAPE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE RICE COOKER HANDLE. MUST REPLACE COOKER HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE OVEN DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR UNDER WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHENS HVAC CLOSET.. 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: MISSING CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING AT THE WALL NEXT TO THE HVAC CLOSET. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. REPLACE FALLING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE PIPING WITH ATTACHED HOSE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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May 16, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS GINGER CHICKEN,SPICY BASIL BEEF,THAI ROASTED CHICKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. ROONGSEANG SUPACHOKH ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:35PM DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BOTH CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL THREE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE KITCHEN PREPARING/COOKING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Nov 12, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AND BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND GREASE DRIPPAGE THAT IS HANGING FROM THE INTERIOR VENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION (50-100 PPM CHLORINE) IN BETWEEN USE.
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78
Apr 15, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR ATTACHED TO THE SAME REAR EXIT DOOR MENTIONED ABOVE. BOTH DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE FOOD CART IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING TILE NEAR THE DUCT WORK TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILE FOR MISSING CEILING PANEL.
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May 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP THE LID OF SAID CONTAINER.GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE. 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 7-31-2013, REPORT #1235904 #30- BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS #32- OBSERVED 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND COO KLINE DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. #42-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY STILL OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STAGNATED WATER AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY
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78
Jul 31, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND COOKLINE DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL (BY MOP SINK) COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR HANDLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 22, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND SPRINKLERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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86
May 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2011
License
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: 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.NO LICENSE EXTERMINATION FOR BUSINESS/FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//NO LICENSE DISPOSAL SERVICAL FOR BUSINESS
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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.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT 3COMP. SINK & EXPOSED HAND BOWL.
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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.//NEED SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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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.//NEED AIR GAP ON WASTE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//NO NO SMOKING SIGNS ON PREMISES POSTED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jin Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jin Thai Cuisine on file is from Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jin Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Jin Thai Cuisine.
Has Jin Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jin Thai Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jin Thai Cuisine 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 Jin Thai Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jin Thai Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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