Paula's Thai Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2015, Paula's Thai Kitchen has 23 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 24 times.
Paula's Thai Kitchen's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME, INCLUDING SPICES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL WOODEN BOWLS AND RUBBER SPATULAS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, BURNT, CHIPPED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AND INTERIOR METAL DOOR OF THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN MUST BE PAINTED SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR TOGO CONTAINER BASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.HOSE NOTED AT MENTIONED SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM AND FAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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70
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AROUND AND BEHING ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSRVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATON AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN COOKING HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.
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Apr 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE EAST SIDE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS AT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL OPENINGS AMD MAINTAIN FACILITY ROODENT PROOF.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROPERLY WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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 LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH OPENS SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINAIN,
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN COOKING HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSRVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIMPENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ORGANIZE AND SANITIZE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME INCLUDING SPICES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AND SOME REPAIRED WITH TAPE INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AND RAW WOOD LINER UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL.----NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A DIRTY PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED FOR SOAKING NOODLES.-----NOTED DIRTY RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST USE CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Nov 29, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKING LINE AND STORED IMPROPERLY BELOW FOOD PREP AREA. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE BACKROOM NEAR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. OBSERVED A FURNACE ROOM OFF OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH APPROXIMATELY RODENT DROPPINGS. OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKING LINE AND STORED IMPROPERLY BELOW FOOD PREP AREA. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS OF BASEMENT AND REAR ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED WIDE RICE NOODLE STORED IN CONTAINERS AT TEMP OF 49.8F;COOKED PORK PORTIONED IN SMALL BAGS STORED IN CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 47.9 TO 50F; MARINED RAW CHICKEN STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 50.7F TO 60F; MARINETED RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50.2F; OBSERVED FRESH EGGS(OVER A DOZEN) STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 60.6F TO 64F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUND 25,VALUE 120. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA . AFTER MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA REPAIR/REPLACE. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION CHEST FREEZER LINER(REAR PREP).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR IN PREP/REAR AREA.REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, REPAIR CAUSE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 1, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MASK, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOT ALL DRY INGREDIENT IS LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME, MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POT WITH FOOD INSIDE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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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 SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM STOVE, WOK, FRYER, DISH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 22, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVED HANDS AFTER HANDLING NON FOOD PRODUCTS(REAR DOOR KNOB TO CLOSE REAR DOOR,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HAND PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AND HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AND FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MASK, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOT ALL DRY INGREDIENT IS LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME,MUST PROVIDE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POT WITH FOOD INSIDE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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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 SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM STOVE, WOK, FRYER, DISH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HAND OUT)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RUN COLD WATER OVER FOOD, OR THAW IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POT WITH FOOD INSIDE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM STOVE, WOK, FRYER, DISH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NON-WORKING 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT FROM REAR PREP. HARBORING CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATON VENTS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 16, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSDE WASHROOM AND REAR DISHWASHINGA AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN AND AMINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
11
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSDE WASHROOM AND REAR DISHWASHINGA AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN AND AMINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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May 30, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #33 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,1-EYE STOVE,PREP TABLES,REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. VIOLATION #35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA. SEE INSPECTION DATED 12/23/2016 , INSPECTION #1978622 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TIN FOIL LINERS ON SHELVING AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED. HANGING OFF FRYER CABINET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FRYER CABINET. NOTED FRYER CABINET DOOR
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHTS MISSING OVER WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHTS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Dec 23, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND LOWER SURFACE IN POOR REPAIR ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN SAME.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS AND ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,1- EYE STOVE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Dec 22, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND LOWER SURFACE IN POOR REPAIR ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN SAME.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS AND ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,1- EYE STOVE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Dec 21, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 56.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED SOUP 46.6F,5LBS. COOKED PORK SOUP 48.3F,60LBS. NOODLES 49.1F,49.5F,51.0F,2LBS. BEAN SPROUTS 51.6F,2LBS. STICKY RICE 48.2F,28- DOZENS RAW SHELLED EGGS 49.5F-51.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 100 LBS. $168.(CRITICAL 7038-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
30
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.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND LOWER SURFACE IN POOR REPAIR ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN SAME.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS AND ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,1- EYE STOVE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
13 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 ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,CHICKEN,PORK)MUST POST AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
28
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
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.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR LOWER METAL SURFACE OF REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REACH IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACK,ALL PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZERS,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS,HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH & PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF EQUIPMENT,TOOLS,ETC. IN BASEMENT REAR AREA AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND NEAR REAR DOOR.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLER
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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52
Dec 29, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY HAD NO ELECTRICITY. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WERE INOPERABLE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE ELECTRICITY AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE FULLY OPERATIONAL AND AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. CRITIAL VIOLATION7-38-005 (A)
2
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DUMPSTER FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DUMPSTER. NO GREASE CONTAINER FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILES ABOVE GRILL AND RAW WOOD EXPOSED. TILES MUST BE REPLACED AND AREA MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK TOO CLOSE TO REFRIGERAOR. MUST MOVE REFRIGERATOR AWAY FROM MOP SINK OR INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON SIDES OF MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paula's Thai Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paula's Thai Kitchen on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paula's Thai Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Paula's Thai Kitchen.
Has Paula's Thai Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paula's Thai Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paula's Thai Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Paula's Thai Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paula's Thai Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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