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Thai Eatery

2234 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Thai Eatery, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Thai Eatery's record stops at Jan 28, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP,REAR DRY STORAGE AND REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON LOWER WALL,AROUND PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP MIDDLE SECTION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED DEEP FRYER STORED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AND CLEAN,ORGANIZE OFFICE SPACE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Jul 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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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.MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN/PAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,COOKING STOVE,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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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.WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN WITH STAINS MUST DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMP SINK.
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Jul 11, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.MUST REPAIR RUSTING SHELF BOTTOM IN KITCHEN BY EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Jul 12, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. MUST REPAIR RUSTING SHELF BOTTOM IN KITCHEN BY EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Eatery on file is from Jan 28, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Eatery.

Has Thai Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Eatery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thai Eatery 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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