Snail Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Snail Thai Cuisine 17 times, with records going back to 2012. Snail Thai Cuisine was last inspected on Apr 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEAN THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF MARKING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS NEAR DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Mar 31, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND SAUCE STORED IN BULK DETERGENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON SURFACES INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up policy on site. A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with employee signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200975 DATED 8/15/2018,#58 Must provide proof of allergen training for all food sanitation managers. Not corrected. Must correct. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under � 4-501.114. Must maintain same.
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Aug 15, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 Observed no labels on any bulk food, or TCS (Time/temperature control for safety)Foods. Must label all bulk food items, and TCS Foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with employee signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up policy on site. A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under � 4-501.114. Must maintain same.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in standing, room temperatures water on counter near rice maker. During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container, In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 57�C (135�F) and the container is cleaned at regular intervals. Must properly store all utensils. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of allergen training for all food sanitation managers.
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Oct 17, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BEVERAGE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR BASEMENT AND UPRIGHT TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT(DEAD ROACHES).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRANIPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 6, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/SEAL GASKETS ALONG INTERIOR DOOR OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERSHELVES OF FROZEN FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OF BASEMENT ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER, RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF BASEMENT PREP TABLE WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE STORED, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE COOK LINE.
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Apr 16, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP AND 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEANFLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND RADIATOR IN DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN DINING AREA NEAR TOILETROOM,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP /DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT TOILETROOM DOOR.
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Nov 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE METAL OR RUBBER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK AND REFRAIN FROM USING PLASTIC TO HOLD IN WATER WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MOP UP AGAINST THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST STORE MOP ON A HANGING RACK IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND NOT BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NEEDS A LITTLE CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SOME WATER ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST FROM CEILING FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Jan 24, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE WOK STATION INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE WATER AND DEAD ROACH FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE.
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Jan 16, 2013
Routine
5 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP NEXT TO WOK STATION,ALONG WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN HALLWAY AND BEHIND STORAGE CART IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO WOK STATION AND IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE WOK STATION INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE WATER AND DEAD ROACH FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE.
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Feb 24, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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. CLEAN ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Feb 16, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 67.2F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WOODEN LEDGE ALONG WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER, ONE LIVE ROACH NEAR SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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. CLEAN ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snail Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snail Thai Cuisine on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snail Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Snail Thai Cuisine.
Has Snail Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Snail Thai Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Snail Thai Cuisine 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 Snail Thai Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snail Thai Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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