King of Thai Noodles and Rice

1129 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2015

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2012, King of Thai Noodles and Rice has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at King of Thai Noodles and Rice is from Feb 23, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

King of Thai Noodles and Rice's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2015

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE DOOR HANDLE ON TOP OF THE DEEP FREEZER IS BROKE AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. REPLACE RUSTED/FOOD ENCRUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALSO THE SMALLER COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON THE EAST WALL. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FRONT & SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND THE STAINLESS STEEL BEHING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE RUST SPOTS AND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SPLASH DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE SMALLER COLD-HOLDING UNIT, ON THE SIDE OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER, AND THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 22, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYER. GRIMES BUILD-UP AT SURFACE OF THE INTEROIR OF THE WALK-IN DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUNG PIPE IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

May 20, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LEFT SIDE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REATTACH DOOR TO COOLER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASH BOWL.

Feb 15, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN COOLER GASKETS.

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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAN UNCLEAN WALL.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was King of Thai Noodles and Rice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King of Thai Noodles and Rice on file is from Feb 23, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King of Thai Noodles and Rice?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at King of Thai Noodles and Rice.

Has King of Thai Noodles and Rice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King of Thai Noodles and Rice have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King of Thai Noodles and Rice 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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