Mon Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2011
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Score
Public records show four inspections at Mon Thai Cuisine stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 11, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Mon Thai Cuisine is from Aug 11, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mon Thai Cuisine's 78 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT (KEEP UPSIDE DOWN)ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE ON THE SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SILVER WARES IN THE CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED WITH THE HANDLES UP,AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE DOWN IN THE CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER SHELVES,UNDER ICE MACHINE,AND UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER THE HOOD. MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING AND SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE CANNOT BE USED AS A STOREGE DEVICE.
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Aug 5, 2011
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: 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. OBSERVED ANTS (15)ACTIVITY ON FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA DURING INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREAT FACILITY FOR ANT BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT (KEEP UPSIDE DOWN)ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE ON THE SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SILVER WARES IN THE CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED WITH THE HANDLES UP,AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE DOWN IN THE CONTAINER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER SHELVES,UNDER ICE MACHINE,AND UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER THE HOOD. MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING AND SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
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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 REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE CANNOT BE USED AS A STOREGE DEVICE.
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Aug 6, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. found cooler in rear prep area not working(not plugged in)temperature was at 84.2f, must be properly working with a temperature of 40f or less. no citation issued due to license inspection.
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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: 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. found front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door. no citation issued due to license inspection on 7/16/2010.
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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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non foo contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
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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. floors in bsmt.,need cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. ceiling tiles that had stains, shall be repair. peeling paint in rear kitchen walls shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep area need cleaning.missing light shield in cooler shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents (ventilation) in kitchen prep area, coolers, bathroom need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mon Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mon Thai Cuisine on file is from Aug 11, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mon Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mon Thai Cuisine.
Has Mon Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mon Thai Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mon Thai Cuisine 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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