Kin Dee Thai

4757 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jun 14, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Kin Dee Thai has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 14, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Kin Dee Thai squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 14, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MAKER WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Jun 11, 2024

License

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER AT 57.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kin Dee Thai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kin Dee Thai on file is from Jun 14, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kin Dee Thai?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kin Dee Thai.

Has Kin Dee Thai's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kin Dee Thai have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kin Dee 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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