Thai Spoon and Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2019
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Score
Thai Spoon and Sushi appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Thai Spoon and Sushi since Mar 12, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 15 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Thai Spoon and Sushi on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT (BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON AND AROUND), DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN REAR KITCHEN (CENTER LINE) CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREAS OF FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THEM IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN. CENTER LINE (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE), BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, GRILL LINE, HOST AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED RESTROOM HAND SINK, KNOBS NOT TURNING ON HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED ON MENU. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SEE VIOLATION #59
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2268525 PERFORMED ON 2/26/19. 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED ON MENU. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREAS OF FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THEM IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN. CENTER LINE (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE), BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, GRILL LINE, HOST AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT (BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON AND AROUND), DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED RESTROOM HAND SINK, KNOBS NOT TURNING ON HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN REAR KITCHEN (CENTER LINE) CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 26, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT BEEF 1 TWO POUND PAN OF AT 45.9 DEGREES F AND 2 THREE POUND PAN OF SLICE TOMATO 46.7 DEGREES F INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN (COOK LINE). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 8 POUNDS $40.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 48.9 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA (COOK LINE) OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED ON MENU. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 80 PLUS SMALL FLIES LOCATED AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHER MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN ON WALL DOWNSTAIRS DRY STORAGE, ON REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REFUSE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE(FULL BEYOND CAPACITY)AND NOT MAINTAINED; OBSERVED TWO LARGE INSIDE OPEN ROLLER REFUSE CONTAINERS FULL TO CAPACITY AND NOT MAINTAIN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE REFUSE/GARBAGE FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT (BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON AND AROUND), DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM HAND SINK, HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA DISREPAIR (FAUCET LEAKING, KNOBS NOT TURNING ON HOT WATER, SPRAY NOZZLE LEAKING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED IN BASEMENT, LEAKING ON FLOOR AND POOLING ON TOP OF TRAP. MUST EMPTY, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY REFUSE RECEPTACLE FULL TO CAPACITY (OVERFLOWING)LIDS NOT CLOSED.REFUSE IS REMOVED FROM FACILITY TWICE WEEKLY, INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE REFUSE MUST BE REMOVED MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN REAR KITCHEN (CENTER LINE) CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 25, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, SHRIMP AND SUSHI ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS (SUSHI) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS THAT ARE SERVED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH AN ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 20, 2018
Reinspection
8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F-79.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL SAID HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, SHRIMP AND SUSHI ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS (SUSHI) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS THAT ARE SERVED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING AND READING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH AND RINSE TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE TEMPERATURE FOR THE WASH AND RINSE ARE ACCURATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO MAINTAIN 110F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 66.4F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 79.5F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON INSECT TRAPS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SOILED INSECT TRAPS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT CONDENSER IS NOT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN AND DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD UNDER CONDENSER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH AN ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 18, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 11 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER AND TESTED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c).
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEM AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE DUE TO TEMPERATURE VIOLATIONS AND HAND SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI, BEEF) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F-79.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL SAID HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c).
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND CONDENSER WATER DRIPPING ONTO FOODS SUCH AS RED BELL PEPPER, BROCCOLI, TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, YELLOW ONIONS AND CARROTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS AT ALL TIMES AND NEVER ALLOW CONDENSER WATER TO DRIP ONTO FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS VALUED AT $157. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, SHRIMP AND SUSHI ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS (SUSHI) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS THAT ARE SERVED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO MAINTAIN 110F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 66.4F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 79.5F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING AND READING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH AND RINSE TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE TEMPERATURE FOR THE WASH AND RINSE ARE ACCURATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT CONDENSER IS NOT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN AND DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD UNDER CONDENSER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING P-TRAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE P-TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH AN ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON INSECT TRAPS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SOILED INSECT TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Spoon and Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Spoon and Sushi on file is from Mar 12, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Spoon and Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Thai Spoon and Sushi.
Has Thai Spoon and Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Spoon and Sushi have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thai Spoon and Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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