Rice Thai Cafe

6744 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Rice Thai Cafe has 26 inspections in the public record. Rice Thai Cafe was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 13 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED THREE BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PEST CONTROL REPORT FROM 08/2023 NO 2024 NOR 2025 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICROFIBER TOWELS USED AS LINER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Oct 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE AT SECOND FLOOR HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR(TOO HARD TO TURNED ON AND OFF).REPAIR ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE.
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86
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 22, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP IN SUGAR AND RICE CONTAINERS. THE MANAGER PROVIDED A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE WHILE ON SITE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN RICE AREAS. UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH UTENSILS HANDLES FACING UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE; IN RUNNING WATER; IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR SAUCE IN STAIRWAY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, AND EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING ON SHELF AND NEAR FLOOR UNDER COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A DURABLE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Jul 17, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jun 14, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-16-8, REPORT #2229781 #58)OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLED GREASE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND,WALLS BEHIND THE CONTAINER AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE, CLEAN WALL AND CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD, FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND FOOD IN BOTTLE ON TOP THE DINING TABLE FOR CUSTOMER USE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,INCLUDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MILK-CRATES ARE USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. GRIMES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT .CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE,DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELVES, AROUND GREASE TRAPS .CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
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Nov 9, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: A OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION) COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 16, 2018
License
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: A OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION) COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL FLIES ON 1 ST AND 2ND FLOOR IN PREP AREAS OF FACILITY. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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May 15, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVAPORATION DISKS FOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN AND IN STANDING UNCLEAN WATER. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVAPORATION DISKS. OBSERVED MOP SINK VERY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR ON 2ND FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COVING NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. OBSERVED COVING AROUND MOP SINK NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AND TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED. OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. 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 INTERIOR OF BATHROOM DOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF BATHROOM DOOR. OBSERVED CEILING IN SMALL HANDSINK AREA ON 1 ST FLOOR WITH WATER DAMAGE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR 1 ST FLOOR ABOVE GLASS DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED WALL LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR WITH WATER DAMAGE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVAPORATION DISKS LEADING FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINING INTO BUS BUCKET. REPAIR EVAPOATION DISKS AND ABATE DIRTY STANDING WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE SHELF IN STAIRWAY LEADING FROM 1 ST FLOOR TO SECOND FLOOR. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE SHELF.
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Jul 31, 2017
License
9 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR COVING MISSING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE COVING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE WALLS AT STAIRWELL LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SECOND FLOOR NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABLE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED UNDER PLATES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK. NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED (INVERTED).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GASKET AT REAR GLASS DOOR REFRIGERATION WORN AWAY. INSTRUCTED MAQNAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FRYER CABINET GREASY AT HOT LINE /FIRST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET. NOTED WATER FILTRATION CARTRIGES ABOVE AND TO THE LEFT OF THE GLASS REFIGERATOR AT THE REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN WATER FILTRATION CARTRAGES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT UNDER HOT LINE HOOD/FIRST FLOOR ALSO LIGHT SHIELD NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED TO THE CEILING ADJACENT TO HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND TO PROPERLY AFFIX SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDLE OF FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT WAITRESS STATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER REQIREMENTS NOT MET
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Feb 9, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABLED/DATED FOR FIFO. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABLE AND DATE FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED RICE COOKER CART ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPENT AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALSO UNFINISHED WALL AT STAIRWELL NEEDS TO BE PAINTED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD COMING OFF BRACKET.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS ARE GREASY AND NEED CLEANING.
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May 10, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH, RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSIL STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT 2ND LEVEL. EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 29, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE STORAGE RACK ON THE WEST WALL, OF THE 2ND LEVEL OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER F OR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1482935, DATED 8/21/15. VIOLATION #33:GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE ON SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #34; EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT SAID AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE EXCESS GREASE FROM UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED. VIOLATION #35; PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE REAR AREA,DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,ALSO ON VENT COVER AT SAME AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #36; DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ESTABLISHMENT STILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH, RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSIL STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, INTERIOR OF THE LARGE RICE COOKER, CAN OPENER, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT 2ND LEVEL. EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Aug 21, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF DISPLAY FRONT COOLER.EXCESS GRAY TAPE HOLDING THE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NEWSPAPER AND CARDBOARDS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR)CARD BOARDS AREA GREASY AND DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE DANGLING FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE ON SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT SAID AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE EXCESS GREASE FROM UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE REAR AREA,DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,ALSO ON VENT COVER AT SAME AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Aug 17, 2015
Reinspection
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: MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF KITCHEN:10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER,3 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,6DROPPINGS ON TOP THE NORTH SHELF,20 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES AT DRY STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.NOT AN INFESTATION,NO MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SECOND FLOOR SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF DISPLAY FRONT COOLER.EXCESS GRAY TAPE HOLDING THE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NEWSPAPER AND CARDBOARDS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR)CARD BOARDS AREA GREASY AND DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE DANGLING FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE ON SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT SAID AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE EXCESS GREASE FROM UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE REAR AREA,DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,ALSO ON VENT COVER AT SAME AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Aug 13, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE AIR TEMP OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA;PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.9F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:SLICED TOMATOES,TOFU,CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC.DISPLAY PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 50F.COOKED TOFU AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.5 TO 50F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 50F; CREAM CHEESE MIXTURE AT TEMP OF 50.2FCOOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.7F; ALSO FOUND COOKED WIDE NOODLES STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 50F.TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 30,VALUE 120 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF KITCHEN:10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER,3 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,6DROPPINGS ON TOP THE NORTH SHELF,20 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES AT DRY STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.NOT AN INFESTATION,NO MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SECOND FLOOR SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF DISPLAY FRONT COOLER.EXCESS GRAY TAPE HOLDING THE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NEWSPAPER AND CARDBOARDS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR)CARD BOARDS AREA GREASY AND DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE DANGLING FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE ON SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT SAID AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE EXCESS GREASE FROM UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE REAR AREA,DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,ALSO ON VENT COVER AT SAME AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. FOUND OUTLET PIPING ATTACHED TO GREASE TRAP TOO HIGH. MUST LOWER DOWN PIPING TO PREVENT WASTEWATER FROM BACKING UP INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DUCT TAPE ON RICE COOKER. MUST REPAIR AND REMOVE FROM RICE COOKER. FOUND RAW WOOD BASE BOARD BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL. FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DEEP FRYER AND MIDDLE BURNER OF GRILL NOT CLEAN. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.(SOME PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE) MUST CLEAN. FOUND VENT HOOD NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS/WALL AROUND FRONT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALL AND INSTALL NEW TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING AND WALL AROUND VENTS NOT CLEAN.
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Mar 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER STORAGE OF TOOLS. MUST ORGANZIZE AND CLEAN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2013
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER,ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP,FRONT COUNTER,AND ON SECOND FLOOR INSIDE THE BOX OF THE FOAM BOWLS,ON SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND FRONT BOTH DOORS WIDE OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECTS ENTRY. OVER 60 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-13-12,REPORT #1106378. #32-REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT #33-REMOVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD FROM 6 BURNER STOVE, INSIDE THE STOVE,DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT #34-CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE BUILD-UP. #38-REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SPIDER WEBS AND SPIDERS ON CEILING WALLS AT FRONT /DINING AREA. WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR AREA WITH SPIDER WEBS. FRONT AREA SPIDER WEBS AND SPIDER WAS REMOVED, WAS CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE REMAINING AREA THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: A LOT OF ITEMS(PAPER,ELECTRONICS,SOME DELIVERED STOCK) ACCUMULATE ON SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE FRONT COUNTER
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINT WEAR BY THE FEMALE EMPLOYEE, WHILE FOOD WAS BEEN HANDLED.SHE PUT A CAP AFTER MY ARRIVAL. HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEED AT ALL TIME WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED.
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Nov 20, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS, THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM SHELVES AND ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD FROM 6 BURNER STOVE, INSIDE THE STOVE,DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN REAR AREA. CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS,SECOND FLOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DIRTY FILTER FROM VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA.ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Nov 13, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA SOAP DISPENSER NOT OPERABLE AND THE FAUCET WAS TURNED ALWAY TO THE LEFT,EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR NO SOAP. SOAP PROVIDED AT SECOND FLOOR AND SOAP DISPENSER WAS CHANGED. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS(100 OR MORE DROPPINGS) IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES,FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA; INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER,INSIDE THE OVEN, ON BOTTOM PANELS OF DISPLAY COOLER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ON TOP THE SHELVES BY THE OPENED FOOD CONTAINERS, AROUND THE RICE STEAM POT,AND BETWEEN SPICE CONTAINERS. DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES,ON TOP OF CARDBOARD THAT COVERS THE GREASE TRAP BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. FRONT COUNTER,UNDER PHONE WIRES AND PLASTIC BAGS. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON SECOND FLOOR(STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZERS IS INSTALLED AT SAID AREA) UNDER THE SHELVES. ALSO UNABLE TO CHECK ALL AREA DUE TO A LOT OF BOXES AREA STORED ON FLOOR . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. ELEVATED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR, 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INCLUDED THE OFFICE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER,AND TRANSFERED TO A DIFFERENT CONTAINER MUST LABEL THE CONTAINERS.(NAME OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS, THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM SHELVES AND ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD FROM 6 BURNER STOVE, INSIDE THE STOVE,DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN REAR AREA. CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS,SECOND FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DIRTY FILTER FROM VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA.ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIME IN PREP AREA
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Aug 11, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLAEN MULT-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT,AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON THE FOLLOWINGS:INSIDE COMPARTMENT & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,STOVE,FILTERS,HOOD WALLS ALONG THE EDGES,1COMP.SINK, WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR, AND MOP SINK ON 1STFL.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORSUNDER CHECK OUT COUNTER,AND IN THE OFFICE ON 2NDFL. MUST ELEVATE ALL PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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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. CLEAN DUST ON WALLS AND ON CEILING WALLS IN KITCHEN AT UTENSIL STORAGE SHELF. REMOVE SCOTCH TAPES AROUND PIPES ON 1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN 1STFL,AND RECAULK SAME SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE OFFICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rice Thai Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rice Thai Cafe on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rice Thai Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Rice Thai Cafe.

Has Rice Thai Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rice Thai Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Rice Thai Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rice Thai Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.