Thai Pastry

4925 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2023
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 23 inspections at Thai Pastry stretching back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2023. 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 Pastry is from Jan 13, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL BOWLS AND UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER) BEING STORED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 18, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 8, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE, DO NOT USE DIRTY PLASTIC BAGS AT BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP CONTAINER
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES WITH UNKNOWN PARTICLES STORED ON SHELF. INSTRUCTED ALL CLEAN DISHES /MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED DEBRI ON CAN OPENER BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTED SHELVES IN PREP AREA ACROSS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE. ALSO MUST PROVIDE MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT GLASS TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE TWO DEEP FRYERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: A LOT OF DEBRIS SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN COMMON REAR HALLWAY. MUST RE-ORGANIZE MENTIONED AREA, REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND ON SITE TWO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND ONE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ADDITION FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED.
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Mar 3, 2020
License
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Apr 30, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES AT THE EAST END OF COOKING LINE. REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REPLACE ANY CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.
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Dec 4, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11 NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT (COOKED CHICKEN) INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATIONS AND RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP OF READY TO EAT VEGETABLE (CARROTS)INSIDE THE SAME CONTAINER IN TE SERVICE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 NOTED ASSORTED COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING THE PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(C) NOTED A LARGE MIXING BOWL UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B) NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FRON PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Jul 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES.ONE ADULT ROACH RUNNING ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. THREE ROACHES BEHIND AND UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZERS AT WEST WALL OF STORAGE /PREP AREA. ALSO ABSORBED WHITE POWER BEHIND THE THREE REACH-IN COOLER ON BASEBOARD WALL/COVING. OWNER STATED IT IS "BORIC ACID",WHICH HE APPLIED. FOUND BACK DOOR OPENED AND SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT PROOF. SCREENING MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH. NEED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND UNKNOWN WHITE POWER.MUST INSECT PROOF SCREEN DOOR SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUST LID ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE SILVER TAPE BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CAULK WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.ALSO HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SEALED WITH TAPE MUST REMOVE AND RE-SEAL.NO TAPE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH FAUCET BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE).REMOVE TAPE AND PLASTIC.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLAENABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SMALL HOLE AT BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP, NEED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO REPAIR. STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT COUNTER IN DINING AREA
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82
Nov 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER AND TWO REACH IN FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL SODA CASES STORED ON THE FLOOR, MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SODA CASES. FLOOR ON THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,( WITH DEBRIS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ALL OVER) AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER . MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT /INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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82
Mar 18, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOKER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN FOODS AND SOME FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER, REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. SINK CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 29, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE SWINGNING DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE DINING AREA IS SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMETN SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PLUMBERS TAPE AND REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKET TO PROPERLY FIX SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE NORTH WALL IN BETWEEN THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE TWO FREEZERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER WALL FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE TWO REACH-IN FREEZERS IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH HEAVY FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP FROM LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A WIPING CLOTH ON THE CUTTING BOARD DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET (50-100PPM CHLROINE) IN BETWEEN USE.
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May 22, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE COOLER IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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90
Mar 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND DICED TOFU AT TEMP OF 46.1F AND 45.5F. SEMI-COOKED SLICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.5F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP LINE IN THE KITCHEN. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.POUNDS 3,VALUE 3. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED:CHICKEN,BEEF,RICE ETC. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERIES BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINER WITH LIDS TO STORE FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ATTACHED TO WALL INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES GROUT WORN OUT, STANDING WATER BETWEEN TILES.INSTRUCTED TO RE-APPLY GROUT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NO -ABSORBENT MATERIAL, FRONT OF DISH MACHINE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELF BY THE CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS, EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
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74
Jun 21, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UTENSIL WASHING AND DRINK PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOCKED WITH SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS (RICE CONTAINERS) NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER 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 IN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT COUNTER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAINING SLOWLY AND REAR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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74
Feb 20, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS REMAIN FROM REPORT #1229768 DATED ON 06/21/12 AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/20/13)- #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS DOOR HINDGES/CORNERS AND GASKETS, MUST CLEAN #35- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST CLEAN, #40 MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF MEAT CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE AND UNDER RICE COOKER. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDER DISHMACHINE SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Jun 21, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTIALION HOOD AND ON HOOD SPRINKLERS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS DOOR HINDGES/CORNERS AND GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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78
Oct 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2011
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND FOOD FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE.FOUND 13 CONTAINERS FILLED WITH DRY COOKED FOOD(BEEF AND PORK) STORED INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE,FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. FOOD ARE FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE,MANGER ON DUTY STATED" THAT FOOD IS MADE FROM SOMEONE HOME AND THAT PERSON KNOWS WHAT IS DOING" .HE PROVIDED RECEIPTS FOR THEM ,HOWEVER NO NAME OF BUSINESS OR A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.NO LABELS OF INGREDIENTS OR WHEN PRODUCT WAS MADE ON EACH CONTAINER.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUND 31 CONTAINERS 1/2 POUND EACH.VALUE 200.(PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT 1 & 2)CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B) H000074230-18
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,OBSERVED UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE THE SINK AND ALMOST COVERING THE SINK.ALSO NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED,WHEN I ASKED THE MANAGER ON DUTY FOR SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND REMOVE ALL UTENSILS FROM ABOVE SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING HE REPLIED:WE DON'T USE IT, WE WASH OUR HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK",WHICH I PERSONALLY OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HAND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.UTENSILS WAS REMOVED,SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AND INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING GIVEN.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074233-12
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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. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO OBSERVED AN EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER(BOTTOM PART. UNIT WAS TURNED OFF.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE, BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RECEIPT.TECHNICIAN REPORT ON PREMISES BEFORE I LEFT,UNIT STILL NOT CLEANED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074233-12
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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, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. WE(THE MANAGER ON DUTY AND I )OBSERVED 4 LIVE ADULT ROACHES IN PREP AREA:ONE ON (WEST WALL) SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; ONE ON WEST WALL BEHIND PIPE BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL COOLER.THE OTHER 2 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON EAST WALL BEHIND WATER PIPE BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.ALSO WE OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE(IN KITCHEN)BETWEEN FOOD BOXES AND OTHER CLUTTER(APPROX.15 OR MORE) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA,SPECIALLY PREP TABLES.OBSERVED A LOT OF OPENINGS(CRACKS AND CREVICES)THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.WALLS ARE BROKEN,SPECIALLY BOTTOM PART ON FLOOR.METAL SHEET WITH HOLES ARE USED FOR COVING OR BASEBOARD WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT AND PROVIDE A SOLID PLASTIC/OR OTHER MATERIAL COVING,MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED TO WALL, TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITY.CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND FOLLOW THEIR ADVICE.SERIOUS CITATION:7-38-020 H000074234-13
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. MUST PROVIDE LABEL OF INGREDIENTS ON EACH FOOD CONTAINER, STORED INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE FOR CUSTOMERS.
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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. OBSERVED WATER PITCHERS FULL WITH WATER READY TO BE SERVE TO CUSTOMER STORED ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER(PUBLIC VIEW) UNCOVERED,INSTRUCTED TO COVER IT, OR PROVIDE WATER PITCHERS WITH LIDS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALL PIPES BEHIND AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS).INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS(EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AND DRY BLOOD),INTERIOR OF SMALL COOLER(WEST WALL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT)EXCESS WATER ON BOTTOM SHELF.ALL PREP TABLE DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE, REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER(NON FOOD ITEMS)EXSAMPLE:SCREWDRIVER.VASSELIN.AND OTHER ITEM)ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND THE FAUCET(DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE)ALSO THE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(EXCESS ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THEM)
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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. OBSERVED WATER THROUGHOUT HE PREMISES INCLUDED HOT WATER STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT HE PREMISES,TO MINIMIZE STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DISH MACHINE(BUILD-UP DEBRIS).
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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. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE, IN PREP AREA.
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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. REMOVE DIRTY RAG AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO PROVIDE A STEAM THERMOMETER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTERS FROM PREP AREA,SPECIALLY ON TOP THE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.STORE NON-FOOD PRODUCTS AWAY FROM PREP AREA.MINIMIZE CARDBOARD BOXES,USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EVRYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINANT INCLUDED MANAGER AND OWNERS IN PREP AREA/ KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Pastry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Pastry on file is from Jan 13, 2023. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Pastry?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Thai Pastry.

Has Thai Pastry's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Thai Pastry have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thai Pastry means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.