O'cha Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2019
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Score
Public records show 11 inspections at O'cha Thai Cuisine stretching back to 2013. O'cha Thai Cuisine was last inspected on Nov 26, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for O'cha Thai Cuisine dates to Nov 26, 2019.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARDED ON ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS STORED NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND BAFFLES TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND BAFFLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found knives stored in between a prep cooler and prep table. Instructed facility to store in a sanitary and safe manner and to maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed food splatters on the kitchen ceiling tiles by the dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to obtain additional sink stoppers for the three compartment sink so all compartments have working stoppers.
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Jan 23, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OBSERVED A TRAY OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 59.7F ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 63.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 35LBS TOTAL VALUE $45. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS COLD FOODS AT 40 OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS 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: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AD SERVED. SUCH AS GRILL BEEF, CRISPY CHICKEN, FRIED RICE,SOUPS,PAD THAI ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION 3:30PM SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012(a)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEM 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PRE TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, SHELVES AND CEILING AT THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1949037 DATED 8/9/2016 NOT CORRETED:-#30) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.#32)NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. #35) NOTED DIRTY WALLS AND CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:- ABOUT 40 LBS OF ASSORTED NOODLES(48.5F,46.2F,46.4F), 7 LBS OF CHICKEN 49.8F, 5 LBS EGGS 48.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 52 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $67.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS DIRTY AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SMOOTH THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WALLS AND CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Aug 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. 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: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TIN FOIL ON MULTIPLE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE SO AS ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TO REACH IN PREP COOLERS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO BOTH COOLERS MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. TAGGED BOTH COOLERS HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. 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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 80 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (RICE, SQUID, SHRIMP, EGGS, BEEF, CHICKEN, PASTA, AND CRAB), VALUED AT $560, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.4F-67.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL PHF AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION (CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AT 1:20PM). FACILITY MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS: SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI USE ITEMS WHILE STORING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TIN FOIL ON MULTIPLE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE SO AS ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENT FILTERS AND THE DISCHARGE COVERS ON OUTSIDE OF EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NOT ENOUGH STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND KITCHEN STAFF WORKING WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Detail clean,organize basement storage areas,remove unecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
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Jan 8, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: The front service area must be protected against public contamination such as a barrier.
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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: Found the front door to the food establishment not insect/rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry.Must rodent proof all accross the bottom of said door and pest control log book must be complete with a map locator to identify pest control services.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Splashguards are needed at the front exposed handsink and the rear 1 comp prep sink.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Detail clean,organize basement storage areas,remove unecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'cha Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'cha Thai Cuisine on file is from Nov 26, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'cha Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at O'cha Thai Cuisine.
Has O'cha Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at O'cha Thai Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at O'cha 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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