Thai Spoon
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2016
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Inspectors have visited Thai Spoon eight times, with records going back to 2010. On Jan 20, 2016, 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 file hasn't been updated since Jan 20, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBEN GASKETS FOR MAIN KITCHEN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT SUSHI HAND WASH SINK, NEXT TO CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP AT WALK-IN COOLER FREEZER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 2 CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHEILDED, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD.
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Jan 20, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH NO ATTACHED SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL CONNECTION FOR THE SOAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH EXCESS WATER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN AND UNSHIELDED LIGHTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDING FOR THE LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD HANGING INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SPRAYER HEAD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF COMPLETING THE STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETING THE STATE FOOD HANDLER CLASS.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTRIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENSOR, AND POP GUNS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS, FLOORS AT 1 ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 19, 2013
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN ALL COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE DAMAGED/MISSING RUBBER GASKETS TO THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS IN THE 1ST FL MAIN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. BAR GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT'S WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
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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: FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 25 IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 15 IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED. FACILITY HAD THE COMPLIANCE SUMMARY FROM TWO YEARS (05-24-11) AGO POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MOST RECENT SUMMARY POSTED/DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO VIEWING CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN ALL COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE DAMAGED/MISSING RUBBER GASKETS TO THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS IN THE 1ST FL MAIN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. BAR GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT'S WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Aug 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. FINAL RINSE AT 145F. FINAL RINSE MUST BE MINIMUM 180F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DISHMACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS FOR SUSHI COOLERS AT BAR AREAS.
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May 4, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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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 FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOKS). MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Dec 8, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS ALONG WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Spoon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Spoon on file is from Jan 20, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Spoon?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Thai Spoon.
Has Thai Spoon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Spoon have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Spoon 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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