Panang Noodle & Rice

800 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610
Thai
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2014
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2010, Panang Noodle & Rice has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 23, 2014. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Panang Noodle & Rice is from Jun 23, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Panang Noodle & Rice's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, CAN OPENER BLADE, TOP OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, SHELVES ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, WIRE RACKS IN THE 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: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE SAME SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Jul 3, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND SCOURING PADS IN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE FROM ANY UTENSILS AND DEBRIS.
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Jul 31, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ANY OPEN #10 CANS OF FOOD IN COOLERS MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER & AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS & WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT OR CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT DISHWASHING & POT WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER KNOB AT 2-COMP SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX/REPLACE. THE HANDSINK BY THE DIPPER WELL AREA IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX & MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 21LBS OF TOFU AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-48 DEGREES F. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PEANUT SAUCE AT 49 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REINSPECTION REPORT FROM 4-26-2010.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REINSPECTION REPORT FROM 4-26-2010.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REINSPECTION REPORT FROM 4-26-2010.
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Apr 16, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTOL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. (MUST ALSO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AS NEEDED)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. (BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. IMPROPERLY STORING MULTI USE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ITEMS.
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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 FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MEN'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL BROOMS AND MOPS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panang Noodle & Rice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panang Noodle & Rice on file is from Jun 23, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panang Noodle & Rice?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panang Noodle & Rice.

Has Panang Noodle & Rice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panang Noodle & Rice have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panang Noodle & Rice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.