Thai Avenue Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2015
78
Score
Public records show six inspections at Thai Avenue Restaurant stretching back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jun 4, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 4, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Thai Avenue Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 4, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING WATER IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE WATER LINE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE DISHMACHINE WAS SHUT OFF. MANAGER OPENED THE WATER LINE AND PROVIDED HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MICROWAVE AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. 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: OBSERVED A HOLE APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT IN DIAMETER IN THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR LOCATED BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO PROVIDE A FLAT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CALIBRATE MEAT THERMOMETER OR REPLACE-- MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND A LARGE POT OF CHICKEN STOCK AT TEMP OF 66.7F,A LARGE POT OF BEEF STOCK AT TEMP OF 54.6F,PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUR VARIOUS KIND OF SOUP STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF OF 116.8F TO 117.3F. COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 110F TO 112.6F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15, VALUE 80. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP/DISH ROOM,STRONG FOUL ODOR.OBSERVED WASTE WATER ON FLOOR IN BOTH WASHROOM WHICH IS SEEPING THROUGH THE FLOORS.PROBLEM WITH OUTSIDE CATCH BASE BY THE EXIT DOOR:OVERFLOWING.PLUMBERS ON PREMISES,PRESENTLY UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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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: WE OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN. OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS AT FRONT COUNTER IN DINING AREA.ALSO FEW SMALL FLIES ARE IN DINING ROOM. SHELVES ARE CROWED WITH STOCKS AND OTHER ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE SHELVES,REMOVE DROPPINGS, LIVE ROACHES,SMALL FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT INSECTS PROOFED GAPS FROM 1" T 1 1/2"BETWEEN AND BOTTOM DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT AND INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-28-14,REPORT #1107107 #32- DIRTY AND CLEAN CARDBOARDS ARE USED SHELVE LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. A REMOVAL LID COVER IS USED AS SPLASH GUARD ONLY AT ONE SIDE OF MOP SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOT REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD FOR BOTH SIDE OF MOP SINK,BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #35-WEST WALL/CEILING ABOVE FOOD SHELF BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS PEELING,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL #38-ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT SAID SINK IN THE KITCHEN. FAUCET NECK IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF MOP SINK AND FOOD STRAINER INSIDE THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD AND STRAINER,ALSO MUST BE STORED ON SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.RUSTY SHELVES UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPAINT SAID SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: TWO BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIME.
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORE POTS AND PANS. PERSONALLY SET UP SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINKS,100PPM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DIRTY AND CLEAN CARDBOARDS ARE USED SHELVE LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. A REMOVAL LID COVER IS USED AS SPLASH GUARD ONLY AT ONE SIDE OF MOP SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOT REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD FOR BOTH SIDE OF MOP SINK,BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WEST WALL/CEILING ABOVE FOOD SHELF BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS PEELING,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT SAID SINK IN THE KITCHEN. WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(NORTH COMPARTMENT BY THE MOP SINK)IS LEAKING,ALSO LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT SAME SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 2, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: RICE BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST LABEL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF REAR PREP AREA GREASE TRAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER/BEHIND FRONT COUNTER(BEHIND FISH TANK). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL COOKED FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN TOP OF WHITE CONTAINER DRY FOOD (GRIME BUILD-UP). CLEAN GREASE HANGING FROM HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SCRAPE BUILD-UP GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND AROUND THE LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD AND WEATHER STRIP (BETWEEN DOORS) NEEDED AT FRONT DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Avenue Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Avenue Restaurant on file is from Jun 4, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Avenue Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Avenue Restaurant.
Has Thai Avenue Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Avenue Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Avenue Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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