Khosan & Taylor — Khaosan & Taylor
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2019
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Khosan & Taylor — Khaosan & Taylor appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2015. On Sep 26, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 26, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 10 violations.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Khosan & Taylor — Khaosan & Taylor trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN AND SHRIMP, PEANUT SAUCES, COOKED RICE,CHOPPED VEGGIES IN HOUSE DRESSING, SEASONED TOFU IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF STOVE AND WOK. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY TOILET IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS STACKED IN CORNERS AND AGAINST THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, MUST REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM AND DUST FROM VENT COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 13, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND GREY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF INTERIOR PANEL DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF BIN(LOCATED IN FRONT PREP) USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN AND SHRIMP, PEANUT SAUCES, COOKED RICE,CHOPPED VEGGIES IN HOUSE DRESSING, SEASONED TOFU IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TEST STRIP KIT USED FOR CHECKING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3 COMP OR LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE, DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF STOVE AND WOK. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY TOILET IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS STACKED IN CORNERS AND AGAINST THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, MUST REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM AND DUST FROM VENT COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK. ALSO, DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF STOVE AND WOK. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND THE WALL AROUND MOP SINK. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILETS ROOMS, AND DUST FROM VENT COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND STORE STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AREAS,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO 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: INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SAME.
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Jun 15, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR CAUSING EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF FRYER AND STOVE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO 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: HOLES NOTED IN WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPER MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP STORED IN UNCLEAN STANDING WATER IN MOP BUCKET. INSTD TO STORE MOP PROPERLY AND EMPTY MOP BUCKET WHEN FINISHED/NOT IN USE.
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Apr 7, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2015
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FINAL RINSE SANITIZING RESIDUAL LESS THAN 50PPM ON LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. REQUIRED RESIDUAL IS 100PPM, MUST REQUEST VISIT FROM SERVICE TECHINICAN. 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: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOM, 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED. MUST REPLACE WORN SWEEPER ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR WHICH MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS(DEBRIS, AND DIRTNOTED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES WILL BE PREPARED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Khosan & Taylor — Khaosan & Taylor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Khosan & Taylor — Khaosan & Taylor on file is from Sep 26, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Khosan & Taylor — Khaosan & Taylor?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Khosan & Taylor — Khaosan & Taylor.
Has Khosan & Taylor — Khaosan & Taylor's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Khosan & Taylor — Khaosan & Taylor have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Khosan & Taylor — Khaosan & Taylor means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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