Thai Bowl

1049 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Thai Bowl appears in inspection records 30 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about eight violations before that.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 23 times across the record.

Thai Bowl's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BUILDING. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Jan 25, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.1F AND 2LBS OF EGGS AT 65.3F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 5LBS AT $75. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BUILDING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAMES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Jan 13, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 FOUND A GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE FRONT WHITE DOOR. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE TWO TABLES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST SO SHELVING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOK'S LINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT STORAGE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN SAID AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 125 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE TWO OVENS IN THE PREP AREA THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT IN USE, 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SINK AND BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND 65 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND A GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE FRONT WHITE DOOR. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE TWO TABLES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST, SO SHELVING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE BOTH OVENS, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOK'S LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT STORAGE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN SAID AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND POOR LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE UNDER WASHBOWL SINK IN BATHROOM REAR WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAP BETWEEN TOP OF BATHROOM DOOR AND CEILING AND GAP BETWEEN BOTTOM OF DOOR AND FLOOR LOCATED AT REAR BATHROOM PREP AREA. TOILET ROOM MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE ON FLOOR BY DRINK PREP STATION. MUST COVER AND SEAL HOLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 31, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDIITONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FIFTY MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR AND LEDGE BEHIND THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE AND UNDER SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYER, WOK STATION AREA AND UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE SPRAYER ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET; REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BEHIND THE TALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEHIND THE TOILET, OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED AN AREA OF THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR AND/OR SEAL. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING ROOM ABOVE THE BEVERAGE COUNTER; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST HAVE EMPLOYEES UPDATE CERTIFICATES.
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May 31, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDIITONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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May 28, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDIITONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER.. COCONUT MILK,RED AND GREEN CURRY SAUCE, SPRING ROLLS, PEANUT SAUCE, CHOPPED TOMATOES, ETC WITH IMPROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE OR USE BY LABELS (NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE MADE ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2289144 ON MAY 20, 2019. VIOLATION STATES "OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MOP CLOSET LOCATED IN REAR PREP, SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR, 11 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG SIDE OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP ON FLOOR, 8 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH DESK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY." ON SITE FOR REINSPECTION ON 5/29/2019 AND NOTED SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.. APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL AND LARGE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH SINK IN MOP CLOSET IN REAR PREP SCATTERED ON FLOOR,30 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG SIDE ON FLOOR BY 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA, 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG SIDE OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON FLOOR AND ABOUT 20 UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON FLOOR ,AND ABOUT 15 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SMOOTHIE STATION IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP IN BOTH FRONT DOOR OF FACILITY AND REAR DOOR LEADING TO PATIO AND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PROHIBIT PEST ENTRY INTO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTH SIDES OF WOK STOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FRYERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED TILE ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENTS
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May 20, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WOK STOVES. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 58.7F.EQUIPMENT HAD NO FOOD INSIDE AT THIS TIME. EQUIPMENT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. EQUIPMENT MUST HOLD PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20LBS OF BEEF STORED IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED BEEF DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER.. COCONUT MILK,RED AND GREEN CURRY SAUCE, SPRING ROLLS, PEANUT SAUCE, CHOPPED TOMATOES, ETC WITH IMPROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE OR USE BY LABELS (NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE MADE ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MOP CLOSET LOCATED IN REAR PREP, SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR, 11 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG SIDE OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP ON FLOOR, 8 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH DESK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDIITONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP IN BOTH DRONT DOOR OR FACILITY AND REAR FACILITY LEADING TO PATIO AND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PROHIBIT PEST ENTRY INTO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTH SIDES OF WOK STOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FRYERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENT AND SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED ATTACHMENT ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENTS.
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Apr 24, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS & FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, DEEP FREEZERS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, FRYER, AND WOK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SMOOTHIES BAR. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Apr 17, 2018
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. 60 LBS OF BEEF, 50F, VALUED AT $40. 5 LBS OF CHICKEN, 50F, VALUED AT $10. 10 LBS OF SHRIMP, 47F, VALUED AT $25. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH INTERIOR & EXTERIOR FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP ON OUTER DOOR, AND 1/4" GAP ON INNER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE PROPER THRESHOLD ON AT MINIMUM, THE OUTER ENTRY DOOR, TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS & FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, DEEP FREEZERS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, FRYER, AND WOK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SMOOTHIES BAR. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE SMALL TOILET ADJACENT TO THE SMOOTHIE BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & FREEZER THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Jun 16, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GROUND AREA BY GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT CLEAN, TRASH ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jun 7, 2017
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: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NOT STABLE, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS, SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 06/29/2016, REPORT 1937799, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. 33 INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR SIDES, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. 34 FLOOR THROUGH OUT, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 36 LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHT AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GROUND AREA BY GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT CLEAN, TRASH ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR SIDES, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO 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: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN, STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHT AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Dec 17, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2015
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS FOUND SITTING ON A GRILL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: COOKED BEEF -124.1F, & 125.3F, COOKED CHICKEN-127.1F & 106.1F, COOKED CRAB RANGOON-96.4F. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNTIL SOLD. TOFU FOUND SITTING INSIDE DOUBLE PANS IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AT 46.1F. THIS PRODUCT MUST BE KEPT INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WAS DISCARDED(20LB VALUED AT $50) CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 20 SMALL FLIES FOUND LAYING ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES IN FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, AND 10 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY , CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES, DRAINS, AND EQUIPMENT( FOOD BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 7-6-15 ON REPORT # 1559 919 NOT CORRECTED: -32-PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF USED DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, RUSTY SURFACE OF COUNTER AREA WHERE SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS) FOR FOOD STORAGE.-33- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYER, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS(ON BOTH SIDES), ICE MACHINE, LEGS & WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR, AND MOP SINK. -34-REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR BASES THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AAND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. -35-SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REPAIR OPENINGS BETWEEM WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS IN AND NEAR MOP SINK CLOSET, PAINT INTERIOR OF BASEMENT DOOR(RUSTY). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND REPLACE BROKEN AND UNCLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. THOROUGHLY CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-38-REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. -45- ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CETIFICATION COURSE. MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE BY NEXT INSPECTION. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NON COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45. ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CETIFICATION COURSE. MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE BY NEXT INSPECTION. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL FOUL ODORS COMING FROM THE BASEMENT, AND IN ALL AREAS ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 6, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED RICE FOUND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE AT 75.1 DEGREES, COOKED CRAB RANGOON FOUND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON DEEP FRYER LEDGE AND IN FRY BASKET SEVERAL INCHES ABOVE THE COOKING OIL AT 121.4 DEGREES, AND TOFU FOUND SITTING INSIDE TWO CONTAINERS IN THE TOP SECTION OF THE REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER AT 51.5 DEGREES. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST HELD AND/OR STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. WHEN STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE TOP SECTION OF THE REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER, THE PAN MUST SIT DIRECTLY INTO THE UNIT TO ALLOW PROPER COOLING OF THE CONTENTS IN THE CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 10LB VALUED AT $35 DISCARDED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF USED DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, RUSTY SURFACE OF COUNTER AREA WHERE SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS) FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYER, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS(ON BOTH SIDES), ICE MACHINE, LEGS & WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR BASES THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AAND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND REPAIR OPENINGS BETWEEM WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL WALLS IN AND NEAR MOP SINK CLOSET, PAINT INTERIOR OF BASEMENT DOOR(RUSTY). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD ABD REPLACE BROKEN AND UNCLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. THOROUGHLY CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD(S) IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR OUTSIDE BACK YARD AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED TALL WEEDS FOUND THROUGHOUT AREA, MUST CUT TALL WEEDS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Dec 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. (MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS)MUST REPLACE ALL WORN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FRYERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET. REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 1, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA DISCONNECTED. OBSERVED WATER FLOWING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT THE SINK. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND WOK STATION,THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COLD AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES MISSING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN BACK OF VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED ON PANEL, WALL AND PIPE CONNECTED TO SYSTEM. PATCH HOLES IN UTILITY CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WINDOW IN UTILITY CLOSET TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. SEAL CRACK IN WALL OF BATHROOM ABOVE TOILET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Sep 17, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE BOX FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER HEAVY STOVES AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS AT WALL ABOVE AND BELOW THE 3COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ALSO REPLACE OR REPAINT WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR.MUST SEAL AROUND PIPE AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEADE INSECTS FROM LIGHTSHIELDS AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Aug 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE BOX FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER HEAVY STOVES AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS AT WALL ABOVE AND BELOW THE 3COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ALSO REPLACE OR REPAINT WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR.MUST SEAL AROUND PIPE AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEADE INSECTS FROM LIGHTSHIELDS AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Oct 17, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIVES ARE DIRTY AND THE LADELS ARE STORED IN A WET AREA AND ARE WET AND DIRTY INSIDE; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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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. THE EXHAUST HOOD INTERIOR IS DRIPPING GREASE, CLEAN THE HOOD INTERIOR IN DETAIL. REMOVE EXCESS GREASE FROM THE BOTTOMS OF THE 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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALLS ARE DIRTY AND GREASY AROUND THE KITCHEN PERIMETER AND CRACKED AND DIRTY IN THE BATHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Aug 25, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. 30 dozen eggs and 4 pounds of fresh noodles were found in the basement at 51.2 f, 25 pounds of product valued at $40.00 was dumped and denatured.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Ice is being scooped into cups in the outdoor patio, no handling of any food is allowed out doors. Grease is dripping from the hood interior onto the food being prepared, clean all dripping grease above the entire food preparation area.
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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. 10 live cockroaches and 10 house flies were found in the kitchen and dining areas, and 20 smallflies were found in the basement. Anderson pest control found german cockroaches on 7/15/10. Clean up all evidence of pest activity and pest proof the harborage found in the kitchen walls and baseboards.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. The dumpster leaks, is covered with flies and does not close tight, replace and maintain the dumpster so it does not harbor pests.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Violations from report # 156326 pages 1-3 dated 4/14/09 not corrected include:(32) Dirty clean dish drying racks. (33) Grease coated ventilation hood and cooking equipment. Dirty ice machine interior. (34) Dirty and damaged baseboards must be resaeled so they are smooth and sanitary.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The deep fryer has no hood above it, properly vent fryer per city code.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Bowl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Bowl on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Bowl?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 23 times, more than any other issue at Thai Bowl.

Has Thai Bowl's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Bowl have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thai Bowl 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 Thai Bowl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Bowl is inspected around two times per year on average.