Saimai Thai
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
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Score
Saimai Thai appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2013. Saimai Thai was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Saimai Thai trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST NOT CONSUME OPEN BEVERAGES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
6
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 64.7F. IF STORED IN WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVE STOVE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK AND SURROUNDING WALLS OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IN DIRTY MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED AN USED FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH AREA SEALED WITH A PLASTIC BAG STUFFED INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER COVER/SEAL FOR THE UNUSED DRAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 19, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.111--OBSERVED HOLE IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REPAIR.
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May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW SHRIMP IN REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CHICKEN. BOTH ITEMS WERE STORED TOGETHER IN CONTAINER WITH BLOOD DRIPPING FROM PORK AND CHICKEN. OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP DRIPPING IN CONTAINER WITH THE RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP. MUST SEPARATE RAW ITEMS TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION AND PROPERLY STORE BASED ON COOKING TEPERATURE. CFM VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD. MANAGER HAS DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE WITH A DEAD BATTERY INSIDE OF THERMOMETER AND WOULD NOT TURN ON. MUST HAVE A WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE THAT IS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FULL ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BOBA PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP INTERIOR, IN CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: : 3-307.11---: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---- NO VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 13, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED EXTREMELY LARGE OVERSIZED POTS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM USED TO MAKE SAUCES, AS THE MANAGER STATED, UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE THE POTS FROM THE PREMISES AND PROVIDE POTS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10-25-22 REPORT #2565861 NOT CORRECTED #41- 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47- REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINERS FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOAM WALL BUMPER GUARD BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND ALL BOX FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING THE COOK'S LINE SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE COOK'S LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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 IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKETS 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: 4-101.19: REPAIR / REPLACE BROKEN DOOR LINER INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(C): LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR ISSUE
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Oct 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ROLLED UP DOUGH FILLED WITH RAW GROUND PORK AND SEASONING STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT TEMP OF 53.6F TO 55.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW, AND FOOD STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER MUST MAINTAIN 0F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5, VALUE 40 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. RECOMMEND USING TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS DAILY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKETS 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: REPAIR / REPLACE BROKEN DOOR LINER INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR ISSUE
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May 19, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS. ALL COOLERS NEED THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL SPICES ON THE COOKING LINE NEED TO BE LABELED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS TO PROTECT ADJACENT PREP TABLES FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DINING ROOM BEING USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND NOT BEING USED FOR PATRONS AT THIS TIME. ALL DRY GOODS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRESENTLY HOT WATER THROUGHOUT IS 73.4F. EMPLOYEE WAS ABLE TO REPAIR CAUSE AT HOT WATER TANK,PRESENTLY HOT WATER BETWEEN 100F TO 110F THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN: 22 EACH EGGS AT TEMP OF 48F TO 48.7F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 69.3F TO 73.4F; COOKED TOFU AT TEMP OF 75.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.POUNDS 10,VALUE 50. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION, CUTTING UTENSILS, AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A HAND SINK INSTALLED OR REMOVE/RELOCATE PREP TABLE AND ALL FOOD PREPARATION IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA, SO EMPLOYEES CAN WASH HANDS WHEN PREPARING FOOD. PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT PREP AREA WERE THE RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS HANDLED(MAIN COOKING AREA).PRESENT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AWKWARD TO EXCESS SAID SINK FOR HANDWASHING TOO MANY COOKING EQUIPMENT: TRAY LINE,COOLER,CHEST FREEZERS ETC.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPES AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CHEST FREEZER DOOR,ON SHELVES, AND ON PLASTIC FLOOR TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN LID LINERS OF CHEST FREEZER IN DISH ROOM MUST BE REPLACE BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION BROKEN WOOD ON TOP LAST SHELF IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS DRY FOOD SPILLAGE UNDER CABINET ABOVE THE SPICE RACK AND EXCESS ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. -
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Oct 1, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS OF BROCCOLI STORED IN HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED THAT A HAND WASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use, AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION, CUTTING UTENSILS, AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A HAND SINK INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA, SO EMPLOYEES CAN WASH HANDS WHEN PREPARING FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jun 12, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 11, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN A DEEP FREEZER AND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER, IN REAR PREP. 5 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 57F, VALUED AT $20. 54 EGGS, 48F, VALUED AT $10. .5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 48F, VALUED AT $3. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT SHRIMP WITH THEIR BARE HANDS IN THE PREP AREA. WHEN INSTRUCTED TO STOP, EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS IN THE 3-COMP SINK INSTEAD OF THE DESIGNATED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PERFORM GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AT ALL TIMES IN THE PREP AREA, AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, USE GLOVES OR TONGS INSTEAD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-10 (A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HUMAN HAIR AND A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR AROUND SMALL OFFICE AREA IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUS REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT ABOVE STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR ON UPPER LEVEL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUS CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUPMENT,PREP TABLES.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID WITH A HOLE IN LID LEAVING DUMPSTER NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELF ABOVE STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR ON UPPER LEVEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE.
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Jul 31, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE COOK LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. THERMOMETER IS READING AT 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. TAGGED THE PREP COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND REMOVE THE TAG. 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 FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP COOLER SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 1/2 A LB AT 56.9F; 1 LB OF BEEF AT 45.8F; 1.5 LB OF CHICKEN AT 46.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $20.00 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 50F.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN FOODS WARPPED WITH GROCERY BAG INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FROZEN FOODS MUST BE WRAPPED AND STORE WITH A FOOD GRADE BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED ALL GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS A BAG TO STORED FROZEN FOODS. MUST DEFROST ALL THREE CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Aug 29, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. BIG GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE SINK AND CLEANNG EQUIPMENT ON THE SIDE OF THE SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. AND BIG GARBAGE CAN AND SODA CASES ON THE SIDE OF THE SINK. MANAGER REMOVED THE GARBAGE CAN AND SODA CASES,AND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SUCH AS CHICKEN PAD THAI,CHICKEN CURRY,ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. CIERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 3:10PM.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE REACH IN COOLER, MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING A EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF BOTH WASHROOMS.(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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70
Dec 2, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Nov 25, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. NO SANITIZER ON SITE/PROVIDED FOR MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100 PPM. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS NOT OPEN OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS RAW WOOD IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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82
May 6, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saimai Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saimai Thai on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saimai Thai?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Saimai Thai.
Has Saimai Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saimai Thai have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saimai Thai 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 Saimai Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saimai Thai is inspected around two times per year on average.
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