Nine Classic Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 18, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2011, Nine Classic Thai Cuisine has 15 inspections in the public record. Nine Classic Thai Cuisine was last inspected on Jan 18, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 18, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Nine Classic Thai Cuisine on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2023
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. SHELVING AND LINERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SPLASH GUARD OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKS LINE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOTED UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: METAL DOORS IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOOD ATTACHED TO THE WALL BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER USED AS A "BUMPER" TO PREVENT WALL DAMAGE FROM THE FREEZER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.
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Jul 26, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED OR PROPERLY STORED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TRACES OF BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOODS ON SITE WITH COMMON NAME, ESPECIALLY AFTER REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE A SMALL RECEPTACLE WITH LID FOR INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Nov 30, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACK ON LID AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE 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: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH AIDS, HAND SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, ETC. ATTACHED TO BACK SPLASH WALL AREA ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT WASH AIDS MUST BE LOCATED ABOVE HAND SINK, NOT 1 COMPARTMENT/PREP SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RELOCATED WASH AIDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN CUTTING BOARD IN USE AT PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY WARPED WIRE/WOODEN FOOD STRAINER IN USE AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THIS WIRE/WOODEN FOOD STRAINER, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED SANITARY RECEPTACLE/TRASH CONTAINER IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED SANITARY RECEPTACLE/TRASH CONTAINER IN SAID RESTROOM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 13, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR TAPE ON HANDLES OF COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE.MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE BIN OF MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE ON WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE AND MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING UNDER PEELING TAPE MUST BE REPLACED.
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Apr 14, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK IN PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF SODA AND MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON SMALL PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, CALCIUM BUILD UP PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, GREASE AND DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING RAGS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, NOT HANGING ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET FACILITIES FOR MEN CUSTOMERS NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED 1 OF 2 STALLS NOT ACCESSIBLE.THE 1ST STALL DOOR LOCKED WITH CHAIRS,LAUNDRY BAGS,STEP STOOL,VACCUM CLEANER STORED INSIDE AT ABOVE LOCATION THAT SERVES OPEN LIQUOR.ARTICLES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM TOILETROOM AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS & SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS IN DINING AREA .
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPE OF HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE SHOES AND OTHER PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FLOOR UNDER FOOD SHELVES AND COOLERS IN PREP AREA
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Mar 24, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED
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Mar 14, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE DRAIN BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY WITHOUT OVERFLOWING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE MISSING BOLT FROM THE GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK NEAR THE COOK LINE LEAKING AT THE DRAIN LINE AND SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK WASTE WATER WITH A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRIAN IN PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAIN LINES FREE FROM WASTE WATER BACK UP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED WASTE WATER BACK UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CORRECT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. ALL OTHER LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SPLASH GAURD. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAINN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT COFFEE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Nov 16, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 152.4F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE MOP SINK. OBSERVED THE ICE BINS DRAINING INTO A PLASTIC BUCKET BEHIND THE BAR AND SERVICE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE SERVICE STATION AND IN THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Nov 8, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nine Classic Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nine Classic Thai Cuisine on file is from Jan 18, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nine Classic Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nine Classic Thai Cuisine.
Has Nine Classic Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nine Classic Thai Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nine Classic 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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