Thai on Clark
Last inspected: May 21, 2021
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Score
Inspectors have visited Thai on Clark 15 times, with records going back to 2010. On May 21, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Thai on Clark is from May 21, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up eight times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Thai on Clark squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 21, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WOOD FLOOR IN STORAGE NOT CLEANABLE,POROUS SURFACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTHCLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC HANDLES OF RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNITS BROKEN,REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
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Oct 27, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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Dec 26, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR OF FACILITY IN ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK BEING USED AS PREP AREA WITH LARGE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST INSTALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED AT MOP IN REAR. MAKE SURE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAN BE EASILY LOCATED.
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Nov 22, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR OF FACILITY IN ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK BEING USED AS PREP AREA WITH LARGE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST INSTALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED AT MOP IN REAR. MAKE SURE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAN BE EASILY LOCATED.
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Sep 5, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.12(A)2 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE USE FOR STORING RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Aug 18, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE LEFT DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IS BROKEN,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE BAGS OF DRY FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID TO STORE ICE CUBES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD/COVING AT SOUTH WALL BESIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEED TO BE SEALED. HOLE AT EAST-SOUTH CORNER BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE SEALED. REMOVED DEBRIS AROUND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA.NEED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
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Aug 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT EXPOSED AT ONLY HANDS SINK IN PREP AREA,AS FOOD WAS HANDLED.UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-18-16,REPORT#1752155 #34-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE WOK, (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TODAY 8-10-17 EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER MENTIONED EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE LEFT DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IS BROKEN,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE BAGS OF DRY FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID TO STORE ICE CUBES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD/COVING AT SOUTH WALL BESIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEED TO BE SEALED. HOLE AT EAST-SOUTH CORNER BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE SEALED. REMOVED DEBRIS AROUND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA.NEED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. SHRIMP AT 47.6F, .5 LB, CHICKEN AT 47.9F, 2 LBS, TOFU AT 48.9F, 2 LBS, BEEF AT 46.7F, .5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $40.00, TOTAL 5 LBS. 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 40.0F
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER ANS STOVES (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE WOK, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVERED CONTAINERS OF RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW MEATS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDER READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 27, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE TWO-REFRIGERATOR AND DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ELECTRICAL TAPE HOLDING THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET TOGETHER ON THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL AND NEWS PAPER ON SHELVES USED FOR LINERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THAN STORED IT 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS AND ITEMS BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Feb 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-28-13,REPORT #1235672 #34- OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090 STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION STANDING WATER, BASEMENT IS USED FOR FOOD STOARGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL AND NEWS PAPER ON SHELVES USED FOR LINERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THAN STORED IT 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS AND ITEMS BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA STAND UP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR/DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR DRAIN PIPE.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD COVERED WITH HAND PAPER TOWELS,ALSO WITH USED PAPER GROCERY BAG.IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.FOOD DELIVERED(CHICKEN AND TOFU) WAS STORED ON THE SECOND FLOOR INSIDE THE DOOR(DOOR OPENED)AND TWO ORANGE AND WHITE CATS ON PATIO NEAR WERE FOOD WAS STORED.SECOND FLOOR BELONGS TO BUSINESS OWNER.FOOD MUST BE COVERED WITH FOOD GRATE BAGS, OR WAX PAPER WHICH BUSINESS OWNER DID UPON MY REQUEST.ALL DELIVERED FOOD MUST REMAIN INSIDE THE BUSINESS FOR PROPER PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO76635-11
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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 A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
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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. NEED TO REPAIR FLOOR IN MOP STORAGE(BROKEN AND UNEVEN)SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.(BASEMENT AREA). DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS, DEBRIS.
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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.WALL CEILING IN PREP AREA IS BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO MUCH FOOOD SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CEILING FAN IN DINING ROOM NEED TO BE CLEAN(DUST BUILD-UP).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. REMOVE FOOD(OIL) AND FOOD PRODUCTS(FOAM CUPS,TAKE OUT PLATES AND CONTAINERS)FROM GARAGE,WHICH HAS A CAR STORED IN IT AND NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS OBSERVED CAT FOOD INSIDE A LARGE BOWL.MUST STORE ALL ITEMS MENTIONED IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Nov 16, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDE AND TOP OF THE STOVE, DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, FAN COVERS IN THE 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD AND THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai on Clark last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai on Clark on file is from May 21, 2021. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai on Clark?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Thai on Clark.
Has Thai on Clark's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai on Clark have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai on Clark 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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