Spoon Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2023
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Score
Inspectors have visited Spoon Thai Cuisine 18 times, with records going back to 2012. On Apr 17, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Spoon Thai Cuisine's record stops at Apr 17, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GRIDDLE AND FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING HOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SOILED GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR IN GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLERS, GRIDDLE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Apr 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 46F. FOOD BEING HELD IN COOLER DISCARDED. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HOLD AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44F-50F. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY OWNER. BASIL EGG ROLL $40 2LBS, SHUMAI $40 10LBS, TOFU $3 1 LB, SOUP $15 1/2 GALLON, POT STICKER $20 2LBS, BROWN RICE $6 3LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT # 2561305 DATED JULY 26TH 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN COOLER AND TO REPLACE EXPIRED FOOD ALLEREGEN CERTIFICATES. OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER; OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS CONDIMENTS IN GRILL AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD AND CONDIMENTS WITH COMMON NAME AND DISCARD BY DATE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED BENEATH TUB WITH NON POTABLE WATER DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE FOOD FROM BENEATH TUB AND REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR IN GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GRIDDLE AND FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING HOODS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM PIPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASE COVING UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF UN-UTIILIZED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING OLD FRYERS AND OLD FREEZER CHEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS PLACED ON FLOOR IN FACILITY INCLUDING POTS, PANS, & BOXES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLERS, GRIDDLE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING INTENSITY IN GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING
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Jul 26, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND METAL PREP SHELF IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR (GARAGE) STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON 2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 1, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 24, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT AREA AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND WASHER AND DRYER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2382392 ON 6/29/20 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/29/20 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. PREMISES HAD AN INSPECTION REPORT FROM 2019 POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, BOTH GREASE TRAPS AT THE WOK STATION AND IN THE BASEMENT, BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES, PAINTED STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DEEP FRYER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 29, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF BAMBOO WOOD DISHES FOR RICE COOKING.THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND INTERIOR OF DISH IS WITH HOLES AND IS NOT CLEANABLE. MUST USE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE DISHES FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SAUCES,CHICKEN SATAY,COOKED NOODLES)IN REFRIGERATOR AND NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DISHES STORAGE SHELVING LOCATED UNDER NEATH OF STAIRS AND IN OPEN COMMONLY USED AREA IN WAY TO BASEMENT. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND DISHES USED FOR FOOD IN CLEAN AND EASY TO MAINTAIN LOCATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT BOWLS,POTS/PANS THAT AREA STORED ON SHELF AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN RICE COOKERS AND TOP OF STOVE COOKING SURFACES
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DIRTY AND DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE(GARAGE) AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OIL AND DEBRIS DEPOSITS ON FILTERS AND SIDES OF COOKING HOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 31, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SAUCES,SOUP) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE AND WALK-IN-COOLER IN REAR AREA MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED.MENTIONED SEWER LINES MUST BE ENCASED OR INSTALL A SOFIT TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT BOWLS,POTS/PANS THAT AREA STORED ON SHELF AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINATIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVINGS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP SIDE LID AND SAME LID IS BENT LARGE OPENING NOT CLOSING CONTAINER EVENLY.ALSO, GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID AND LARGE OPENING ON CENTER OF LID.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND REPLACE DUMPSTER LID TO PREVENT PEST SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),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 TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SAUCES,SOUP) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE AND WALK-IN-COOLER IN REAR AREA MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED.MENTIONED SEWER LINES MUST BE ENCASED OR INSTALL A SOFIT TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT BOWLS,POTS/PANS THAT AREA STORED ON SHELF AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINATIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVINGS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASH ROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. MUST BE LABEL AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND THE RICE COOKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE RICE COOKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE GREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED AND LIGHT BULB NEAR THE DEEP FRYER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE A SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB ALSO,REAR ATTACHED GARAGED STORAGE ROOM MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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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(RAT)DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM,APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS OF FLOORS AND APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR ATTACHED GARAGED ROOM STORAGE AREAS ALONG FLOORS AND SOUTH WALL BASE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS,COOLERS,KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN KITCHEN,GARAGE STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED AND LIGHT BULB NEAR THE DEEP FRYER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE A SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB ALSO,REAR ATTACHED GARAGED STORAGE ROOM MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS,APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS OF HOT WATER TANKS AND GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS OF GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR PROPER STORING OF FOODS,NOT IN GROCERY STORE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MAKER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRY STOCK ITEMS THATS STORED BENEATH BLACK SEWEAGE PIPE IN THE REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 03/21/2014 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, Inspection #: 1399333, 32 Storage racks inside walk-in units not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface. 33 Cooking equipment, storage shelves, coolers, exhaust hood and filters, sinks, utensils, and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily. 34 Floors in prep, storage, garage and basement not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and remove heavy grease build-up in basement and garage. 35 Walls in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove grease. 40 Thermometers not conspicuous inside coolers. Instructed to have all thermometer visible inside all coolers. 41 Unnecessary articles stored in basement and garage. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT REAR STORAGE GARAGE AREA, TOO DIM, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATTS AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SMELLY ODORS WHEN COMING INTO RESTAURANT, MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Mar 21, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage racks inside walk-in units not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, storage shelves, coolers, exhaust hood and filters, sinks, utensils, and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in prep, storage, garage and basement not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and remove heavy grese build-up in basement and garage.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove grease.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not conspicuous inside coolers. Instructed to have all thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement and garage. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Apr 10, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/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: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT/PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RACK AND PROPERLY STORED, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE UNITS, (AND REMOVE PLASTIC AND FOIL COVERING), MICROWAVE OVENS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, BASEMENT WASHROOM TOILET BOWL AND MOP SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA/KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DRIED FOOD BUILD-UP/SPLATTER ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE 3PART SINK AND EXPOSED SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK, USING PLASTIC BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAIN STOPPERS. EXCESSIVE RUST NOTED ON GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE 3PART SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE SOME STORAGE AREAS OF BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD HANDLER AT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 3, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (REAR STORAGE AREA).----------MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER AT STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spoon Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spoon Thai Cuisine on file is from Apr 17, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spoon Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Spoon Thai Cuisine.
Has Spoon Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spoon Thai Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Spoon 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.
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