My Thai - Takumi Restaurant

555 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2020
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 24 inspections at My Thai - Takumi Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. My Thai - Takumi Restaurant's record stops at Feb 5, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 15 times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; My Thai - Takumi Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

24
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON THE EDGES OF EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jan 29, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA , THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS.. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS OF SHRIMP @ 68.0F STORED IN COLD HOLD UNIT OF COOK LINE, 6LBS OF GROUND CHICKEN @ 100F , AND 7LBS OF COOKED NOODLES WITH SAUCE @92.7F BOTH STORED IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOK LINE, 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN @80.0F LOCATED UNDER SHELF OF PREP TABLE, AND 4LBS OF BOILED EGGS @48.4F STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA (OLD SUSHI BAR STATION).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS , CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OF SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON THE EDGES OF EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE CHICKEN AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS/RTE FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ONSITE AND STORED OVER 24 HRS. IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OF SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLATES AT HOT FOOD LINE AND GLASSES STORED AT BEVERAGE WAIT STATION NEXT TO THE LIQUOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK, STOVE, AND GRILL, AND UTENSIL/DISH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FOR CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN REAR PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in rice cooker on front cook line. 101.2f, 2lbs of cooked white rice, at a value of $5.00 56.7f, .50lb of tofu in 1 door cooler, at a value of $5.00 Manager stated total weight of 2.5 lbs at approximately value of $10 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food service manager on site during inspection while potential hazardous foods, eggs, cooked chicken, sliced beef, etc. were being prepared and or served. Instructed to have a certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed wire shelving racks in Pepsi cooler in rear adjacent to walk in cooler with rust stains. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc.) without proper label in several cold holding/coolers. Observed dry goods (table sauces, crushed peanuts, etc.) without proper label. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date when held more than 24 hours. Must label all dry goods with name when not stored in orginal container. Must maintain same.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found bowls used to scoop dry goods (crushed peanuts, soy sauces, etc.) stored inside the product. Must use scoop and have handles stored properly with handle outside food product, or store utensils in a separate, clean container, outside the food product. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of pink, slimy, mold like residue on the bottom lip of ice machine chute. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed floor drain not covered near dish area. Must provide proper cover or screen to prevent pest entry. Observed strong odor of sewage gas from this drain in the floor. Must detail clean/treat this area and minimize odor. Must maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed many coolers without thermometers inside. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED ON ICE IN THE COOK LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TOFU, 99 DEGREES, 5 LBS/$20; BEEF, 71 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$20; EGGS, 58 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$5. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OILY RESIDUE IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD PARTICLES AND RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR AND PIPES SURROUNDING THE COOK LINE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOD DRAIN. NOTED THE TILE COVING MISSING AT THE RIGHTMOST CORNER OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COVING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE WASTE PIPING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE LEAK WAS REPAIRED ON SITE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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May 3, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE RIGHTMOST LIGHT IN THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK IN THE SUSHI AREA CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOOD. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.
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Apr 25, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOOD. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK IN THE SUSHI AREA CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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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: ON SITE FOR REINSPECTION OF SMALL FLYING INSECTS. THE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN ABATED. HOWEVER, DURING TODAY'S REINSPECTION, I OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY IN TNE KITCHEN: NOTED 4 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND 4 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT COUNTER PREP COOLER, IN THE FRUIT FREEZER AND IN THE SUSHI BAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PEN SIZED HOLE IN THE GROUT IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE GROUT AND TILES NEAR THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER, ALONG THE WALL TOWARD THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PATCHES OF WALL COVERING SPLITTING AT THE SEAMS AND DETACHING FROM THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVERS AT THE PORTS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FILM AND STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE RIGHTMOST LIGHT IN THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE OBSERVED BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON ICE THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE: CHICKEN, 88 DEGREES, 6LBS/$15; BEEF, 101 DEGREES, 6 LBS/$72; COOKED NOODLES, 119 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$10; RICE, 109 DEGREES, 1 LBS/$10. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 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: NO WRITTEN, COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN, COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (INCLUDING THE OPERATOR AND COMPANY IDPH LICENSE NUMBERS, RECENT INSPECTIONS AND A MAP OR LIST OF ANY BAIT STATIONS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED APPROX. 5 SMALL INSECTS UNDERNEATH THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT COUNTER PREP COOLER, IN THE FRUIT FREEZER AND IN THE SUSHI BAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PEN SIZED HOLE IN THE GROUT IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE GROUT AND TILES NEAR THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER, ALONG THE WALL TOWARD THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL, APPROX. 1 SQ. FT. LARGE IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED PATCHES OF WALL COVERING SPLITTING AT THE SEAMS AND DETACHING FROM THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVERS AT THE PORTS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FILM AND STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE RIGHTMOST LIGHT IN THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK IN THE SUSHI AREA CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOOD. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.
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Apr 24, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING THE PROPER COVER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALSO, NOTED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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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 THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW FOR A COMPLETE INSPECTION. MUST ALSO STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Mar 12, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.2-49.8 DEGREES F. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 49.2 DEGREES F AND NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SLICED LEMONS BEING STORED ON TOP OF CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE REAR ICE BIN. NOTED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE A LARGE SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER. ALSO NOTED FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. NOTED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND OTHER READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. ALSO, OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE EATING ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE USED AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF CONSUMABLE ICE, ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SANITIZE THE SUGAR BULK FOOD CONTAINER, AND DISCARD CONTAMINATED SUGAR. ALSO, ADVISED MANAGER ON PROEPR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO EAT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING THE PROPER COVER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALSO, NOTED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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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 THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW FOR A COMPLETE INSPECTION. MUST ALSO STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Aug 7, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY/STAINED PLASTIC DISH MACHINE RACKS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND ABOVE ICE BIN IN SODA DISPENSING STATION OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE OR PREPARATION AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS AT SUSHI PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 30, 2014
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING COOLERS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AT 44.7F WITH CRAB AT 46.6F. KITCHEN TWO COOLER AT 53.4F WITH COOKED PORK AT 70.3F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS COOKED PORK AT 74.8F, 2LBS COOKED EGGS AT 58.1F, 4LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 70.3F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED TWO DOOR COOLER. COOKED CRAB IN SUSHI DISPLAY AT 46.6F, COOKED VEGETABLE TEMPURA AND CRAB ON COUNTER TOP AT 74.1F. 5LBS COOKED SUSHI RICE IN CONTAINER AT 95.9F. 3LBS NOODLES IN SAUCE ON COOKS LINE AT 117.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES TOTAL VALUE TO BE $250.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.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: 25 TO 30 SMALL FLIES FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. AT THE ICE MACHINE/SODA DISPENSING AREA, AT THE ENTRANCE TO COOKS LINE/WALK-IN COOLER, AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF MOIST, ORGANIC MATERIAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-25-13 NOT CORRECTED. #30-MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS. LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PANTRY WHERE NAME HAS WORN OFF OF LABELS.#32- CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER RESIDUE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DISH MACHINE. #34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT (COOKING, REFRIGERATORS, DISH MACHINE ETC). ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD BUILD UP, DIRT AND GREASE. SOME AREAS OF FLOORS HAVE MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH STANDING WATER,ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE. FLOOR DRAIN AT SIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER ALSO NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN PLASTIC DOORS OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER WASHABLE LID FOR ICE BIN IN SERVER/SODA DISPENSING STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY/STAINED PLASTIC DISH MACHINE RACKS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. 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: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND ABOVE ICE BIN IN SODA DISPENSING STATION OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE CUSTOMER MENS WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE REPAIRED: BROKEN HOT WATER HANDEL ON WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM. LEAK UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT NOZZLE OF SAME SINK. WATER DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER TO FLOOR DRAIN DOES NOT EXTEND COMPLETELY TO DRAIN, MUST BE EXTENDED TO DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL SUSHI BAR COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE OR PREPARATION AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS AT SUSHI PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 19, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS. LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PANTRY WHERE NAME HAS WORN OFF OF LABELS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL PREP TABLE SURFACES. GASKET AT TWO DOOR FREEZER DOOR LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER RESIDUE, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT (COOKING, REFRIGERATORS, DISHMACHINE ETC). ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD BUILD UP, DIRT AND GREASE. SOME AREAS OF FLOORS HAVE MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH STANDING WATER; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOORS AT SIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAIN AT SIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER ALSO NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPES UNDER HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN, SEAL HOLE OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR HOLE AROUND WALL OUTLET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, ALSO FOR OUTLET UNDER DISHMACHINE. REPLACE/REATTACH TILE AT LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND TWO DOOR FREEZER AND ALONG SIDE OF SAME FREEZER AND ANY OTHER AREAS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN. CHLORINE SANITZER BUCKET UNDERNEATH MACHINE WAS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AND TEST STRIPS TO VERIFY THAT SANITIZER IS FLOWING THROUGH MACHINE AND AN ACCURATE READING IS OBTAINED DAILY. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL SANITIZER IS PROVIDED AND A REINSPECTION MADE TO VERIFY READING BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS MANUALLY AT THE THREE COMP SINK. MANAGER HAD ANOTHER LOCATION BRING OVER SANITIZER FOR THE MACHINE PRIOR TO MY COMPLETING TYPING THE REPORT; CHECKED CHEMICAL READING AGAIN AND IT WAS STILL AT 0 PPM.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS. LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PANTRY WHERE NAME HAS WORN OFF OF LABELS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL PREP TABLE SURFACES. GASKET AT TWO DOOR FREEZER DOOR LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER RESIDUE, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT (COOKING, REFRIGERATORS, DISHMACHINE ETC). ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD BUILD UP, DIRT AND GREASE. SOME AREAS OF FLOORS HAVE MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH STANDING WATER; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOORS AT SIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAIN AT SIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER ALSO NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPES UNDER HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN, SEAL HOLE OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR HOLE AROUND WALL OUTLET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, ALSO FOR OUTLET UNDER DISHMACHINE. REPLACE/REATTACH TILE AT LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND TWO DOOR FREEZER AND ALONG SIDE OF SAME FREEZER AND ANY OTHER AREAS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Aug 6, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2012
Routine
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: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 15 DRAIN FLIES AT FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AS WELL AS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ON THE WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 8/6/12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT MAIN COOKING LINE AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST ALSO REGROUT FLOOR AT SAME AREA MENTIONED ABOVE.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT SUSHI BAR AREA, AND REAR MAIN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL AT DISH MACHINE WASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES. MUST ALSO PAINT OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND ALL YELLOWISH CEILINGS AT MAIN KITCHEN COOKING AND PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 10, 2011
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE ICE BIN AND SODA DISPENSER BY THE REGISTER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, HAVE THE MACHINE SANITIZED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WOK LINE DRAIN SCREEN AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL UNDER THE DISH SCRAPEING AREA IS DIRTY AND HAS LARGE HOLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Oct 20, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. THE WALK IN COOLER COIL IS FULL OF GREASE AND DUST AND IS HOLDING A 50 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE, A TECHNICIAN IS OF SITE AT THIS TIME BUT THE COOLER IS NOT RECOVERING, COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION FAX AN TAG REMOVAL REQUEST TO THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION AT (312) 746-4240.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER IS HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS TOFU, CHICKEN, SHELL EGGS, COOKED EGG ROLLS, NOODLES AND COOKED DUCK AT 49-50 F. APPROXIMATELY 70 POUNDS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $400.00 WAS DENATURED AT THIS TIME. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. THE ONLY REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS TURNED OFF. THE KITCHEN STAFF REPAIRED AND TURNED ON THE SINK AT THIS TIME. ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREA EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AAND BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY TOWELS.
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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. THE ICE BIN AND SODA DISPENSER BY THE REGISTER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, HAVE THE MACHINE SANITIZED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
32
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. THE WOK LINE DRAIN SCREEN AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
33
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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
34
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. THE WALL UNDER THE DISH SCRAPEING AREA IS DIRTY AND HAS LARGE HOLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Dec 22, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM 2-FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. CONTACTED BUILDING ENGINEERS TO ADDRESS THE SITUATION IMMEDIATELY, THEN CLEAN/SANITIZE ENTIRE AREA.
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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. MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM & REAR 2-COMP SINK AREA; REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOK'S LINE.
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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. MUST FIX A LEAK AT THE EXTERIOR BOTTOM (ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE) OF THE 3-COMP BAR SINK.
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Dec 15, 2010
Routine
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. NOTED 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES AROUND A BAG OF SOILED LINEN BY DISHROOM, 8-ON BOXES STORED ABOVE SEASONING SHELVING, 10-ON WALLS ABOVE THE REAR FLOOR DRAIN (BESIDE AN UPRIGHT FREEZER). MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.
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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. ANY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK/DEEP GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. MUST DE-LIME INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INTERIOR FLOORS OF MOST COOLERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, CABINETS UNDER PREP AREAS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS/COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES, REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOK'S LINE, RE-GROUT TILES IN DISHROOM & REAR 2-COMP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOK'S LINE,UNDER DISHMACHINE/SINKS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS, IN DISHROOM & ATTACHMENTS AT INTERIOR OF HOOD-DUE TO GREASE/FOOD STAINS. MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS ON WALLS ALSO.
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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. MUST FIX BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
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Mar 23, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Must fix/replace self-closing device at men's room & repair vents.
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Mar 15, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Minor violations from 2/25/09 visit not corrected at this time: #34-floor drains trhuout need detailed cleaning & must re-grout floor tiles at cooks line/dishroom/by prep sink in main kitchen due to heavy food debris/water accumulation. #35-all openings around pipes or soda/electrical lines on walls/ceiling must be sealed.
29
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. Food stored in coolers must be dated/labeled.
30
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. Interior of deep fryers, side panel of ice machine need cleaning.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Must fix/replace self closing device at mens room & repair bathroom vents.
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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. Following plumbing issues must be addressed: leaky water line uner 2-comp sink,leaky pipe under 3-comp bar sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was My Thai - Takumi Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at My Thai - Takumi Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2020. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at My Thai - Takumi Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at My Thai - Takumi Restaurant.

Has My Thai - Takumi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at My Thai - Takumi Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at My Thai - Takumi Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.