Roong Petch Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2015
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Score
Going back to 2010, Roong Petch Thai Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Roong Petch Thai Restaurant is from Jan 29, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER WOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MEAT IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE. FOUND A FUNNEL WITH A HOSE RUNNING FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER VENT UNIT TO A BUCKET ON THE FLOOR CATCHING CONDENSATION DRIPPAGE. FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED AWAY FROM THE FUNNEL AND HOSE. MUST REPAIR MACHINE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION DRIPPAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOODVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMANS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE REAR CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AREA AND DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS.
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Feb 27, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: STORED OPEN FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED, LABEL AND DATE OPEN FOOD ITEMS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIVES IN THE HOLDERS ARE NOT CLEAN; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES PRIOR TO STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, RICE COOKER AND FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IS GREASY, DEGREASE AND CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE GREASY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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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 ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Feb 21, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW LEAK HANDLE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
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Feb 14, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATI0NS FROM 10/19/12 INSPECTION REPORT # 1198499 NOT CORRECTED. #31 KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER. #32 BOTH LIDS OF BOX FREEZERS IN BROKEN,IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. #35 WALL AT REAR BOX FREEZER STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #43 WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW LEAK HANDLE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
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Oct 19, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH LIDS OF BOX FREEZERS IN BROKEN, IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE THROUGHOUT EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKS LINE, ON WALLS AT COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKS WOK LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT REAR BOX FREEZER STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: GREASE ON LIGHT SHIELDS ON COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE ON NOZZLE, HANDLES AND SOAP DISPENSER OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 12, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION( WALK-IN COOLER).OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER RELEASING EXCESS WASTE WATER ,WHICH IS DRIPPING ON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES.THE GRILL THAT COVERS THE CONDENSER UNIT IS RUSTY.FOOD THAT WAS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE UNIT WAS DISCARDED.(TOFU,CUT GREEN AND RED PEPPERS, NODDLES ETC.)INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD UNDER THE UNIT, USE OTHER SHELVES, AND KEEP ALL FOOD TIGHTLY COVERED. NEED TO REPAIR UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED.(FAX #312 746- 4240). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62896-15.POUNDS 15, VALUE 50
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED ,OBSERVED GROUND WITH LITTER(PAPERS,FOOD, CIGARETTE BUTTS,EMPTY SODA CANS,ETC.)ALSO A OPENED SMALL GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH GARBAGE INSIDE.EXCESS BEES,HOUSE FLIES AND OTHER INSECT AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS.EXCESS WATER ON GROUND (GARBAGE AREA)FROM AIR CONDITION DISCHARGE UNIT.MUST RE-ROUTE WASTE WATER PIPE ON DRAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62896-15.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARDS AND WOOD FROM ON TOP THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER, EXCESS GREASE.
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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 WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPATMENT SINK (BLACK SLIME ON IT )REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL, SAME PLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roong Petch Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roong Petch Thai Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roong Petch Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Roong Petch Thai Restaurant.
Has Roong Petch Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roong Petch Thai Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roong Petch Thai Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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