Thai Aroma
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2017
74
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Thai Aroma stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 16, 2017. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Thai Aroma since Feb 16, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Thai Aroma's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 16, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 45.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-005( A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 60 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 45.2F, 27 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE AT 45.1F, 20 POUNDS TOFU AT 44.0F, 10 POUNDS CURRY SAUCE 44.3F, 10 POUNDS PEANUT SAUCE AT 44.1F, 20 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 44.2F, 5 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES AT 45.3F, AND 5 POUNDS COOKED RICE AT 65.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A) DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 157 POUNDS OF FOOD. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 300 DOLLARS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT, PLATES, BOXES, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Feb 2, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES. MUST SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT, PLATES, BOXES, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Jun 15, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT 62.1F IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST TO 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AND CONTACT FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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 STORED INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE . OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 63.4F, RAW CHICKEN BREAST AT 64.5F WONTON STUFF 63.1F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 8LBS VALUE OF $18. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/26/16 REPORT#1731218. 30 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNLABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN. 32 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACE. 33 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SIDES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLES EXPOSED SINKS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. 34. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN SAME AREA. MUSR REPAIR AND AMINTAIN. 38 ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 05/26/2016 43 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN AS ANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED TWO TRAYS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURES ON TOP OF REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 87.1F TO 88.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUE OF $25.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE UPON ARRIVAL 88.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HO WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ON SITE ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE T.STAT UP FROM HOT TO VERY HOT. WATER HAS BEEN RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE NOW 130.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNLABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SIDES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLES EXPOSED SINKS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN SAME AREA. MUSR REPAIR AND AMINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN AS ANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN ISE.
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Jun 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD TOFU HELD IN ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 47.0 F ON PREP COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS (3 DOOR COOLERS) RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY TO HOLD RAW MEATS IN FREEZERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 15, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPPM CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. ONCE PROPERLY SANITIZING FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RESINPECTED BY CDPH. MUST PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DRIED GREASE DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HOODVENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION SURROUNDING COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST SERVICE HOODVENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OUTSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE BURNED CEILING TILES TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EMPTY BOXES ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHROOM.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF EGGS AND A CONTAINER OF RICE OUT ON A TRAY IN THE PREP AREA: COOKED RICE AT 63.9F AND A RAW EGGS AT 72.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED #2 OF RICE AND 2 DOZEN EGGS WORTH $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE THE SOILED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISH ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS STORED IN DRY BULK CONTAINERS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSRTUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD OR STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
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Aug 28, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE,FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD ARE DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN THE SAID LIGHT SHIELD
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Aug 21, 2013
Complaint
15 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DISPLAY/PREP COOLER UNIT NOT MAINTAINED: AIR TEMP OF 48.7 TO 54F. THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMP OF 50F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: FRESH EGGS,COOKED RICE, ETC.AFTER COUPLE HOURS OWNER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM,PRESENT LY UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP 40.9F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO MONITOR UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE ON PANS STORED ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 121.F TO 124.F. RAW MARINATED STRIP CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.7F TO 60F; RAW NOT MARINATED STRIP CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 54.F;CREAM CHEESE WITH OTHER MIXED INGREDIENT INCLUDED CRAB IMITATION AT TEMP OF 54.F. FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.9F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 48F; CRAB IMITATION AT TEMP OF 48.9F. NO PROOF OF TIME TEMPERATURE AND COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME,NONE AVAILABLE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 70,VALUE $250. TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG GIVEN AND EXPLAINED CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED ON PREMISES,OPPM AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK, AS EMPLOYEE WERE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS. OTHER WASHED ITEMS WERE STORED ON TOP THE DRAIN BOARD. EMPLOYEE WENT NEXT DOOR TO LAUNDRY MAT AND BOUGHT A BOTTLE OF CLOROX BLEACH. ALSO LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT IN USE UNIT. OWNER REPLACED EMPTY GALLONS OF SOAP, RINSE AND SANITIZER, HOWEVER STILL NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN SANITIZING SOLUTION ON UNIT. TAGGED"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHOWED EMPLOYEE HOW TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH INSIDE THE ICE BIN STROLLING AT RIGHT SIDE OF PANEL.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.UPON MY REQUEST ICE WAS IMMEDIATELY REMOVED AND UNIT WAS WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER REPORTED ON PREMISES AFTER SHE WAS CALLED VIA PHONE FROM FEMALE EMPLOYEE,REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 2:10PM. MOST OF THE INSPECTION WAS DONE AND VIOLATIONS WERE ALREADY OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST REMAIN ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AREA HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-8-2013, REPORT #1092267 #32-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA #33-RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE. #34-MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. #38-LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR #43- MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR NOT BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP DANGLING ON PIPE UNDER THE HOOD, ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKIG EQUIPMENT WITH CREASE BUILD-UP, ALSO GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION# 29
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES FRONT PREP AREA WITH DUST, GREASE AND FOOD STAINS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE,FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD ARE DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN THE SAID LIGHT SHIELD
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Jan 8, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). A NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 8, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.FOUND COOKED WHITE RICE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46.6F AND 52.3F.FOOD WAS COOKED ON 6-7-10. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED,INFORMATION ON COOLING PROCESS GIVING.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS 30, VALUE 7 DOLLARS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO58577
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE SCOOP OR ANY OTHER UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE FOR DRY FOOD(SUGAR,SALT ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, GERASE BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PREMISES HAS TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND ONE WASTE OIL CONTAINER,HOWEVER THE GARBAGE AREA IS SHARED BY OTHER BUSINESS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD, BROKEN AND DIRTY BROOMS ,CANS, PAPERS ETC. MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Aroma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Aroma on file is from Feb 16, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Aroma?
Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Thai Aroma.
Has Thai Aroma's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Aroma have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thai Aroma means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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