Thai Thai Restaurant

3922 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2023
86
Score
Low Risk

Thai Thai Restaurant appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 9, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Thai Thai Restaurant's record stops at Nov 9, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Thai Thai Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Nov 9, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED AS STORAGE (PAPERTOWEL, BAG OF BEAN SPROUTS ETC.) INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. (MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM HANDSINK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK )STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $50.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, STORAGE RACKS, PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE AND FRYER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE GROCERY BAGS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESARY ARTICLES IN FRONT COUNTER AND IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER/ UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT (DINING AREA, BEHIND COUNTER, KITCHEN AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA) ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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52
Jul 28, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jul 25, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR MAIN PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.9 F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
33
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jun 13, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AND VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, WOK COOKING STATION,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLER, AND DEEP FRYER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SPILLED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE SPLASHED DEBRIS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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70
May 21, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2021
Routine
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. THE ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION. COS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #51(-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK), #57(NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES) #58(NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2293714 DATED FOR 06/17/19 . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
60
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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50
Jun 17, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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64
May 30, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. CHICKEN, PORK, EGGS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE IN THE REAR STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED AND TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THICK DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1632874 DATED ON 03/09/16 NOT CORRECTED- #33 MUST CLEAN/DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. FOUND EXCESS ICE/FROST ACCUMULATION, #38 MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FITERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS.
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90
Mar 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE STAINLESS STEEL PANS AND POT. FOUND ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS BEING STORED OUTSIDE ON A STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING RACK.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.FOUND EXCESS ICE/FROST ACCUMULATION.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER AT CEILING ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE RESTROOM. FOUND ABOVE VERY DIRTY, DUSTY AND GRIMMY.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. ALSO MUST REPAIR SPLASH GUARD AT THE MOP SINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE NEW EMPLOYEE WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. PROOF OF HIRE DATE WAS PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION FOR FOOD PREP COOK.
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74
Jan 15, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN REACH IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT,PREP COOLER STORAGE AREA, NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE SHIELDED.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK IS SLOW DRAINING;MUST REPAIR AND RELOCATE AWAY FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO SAID SINK HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR OUTSIDE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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74
Jul 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 08/20/2013, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 30 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. 32 MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. 34 ALL STOCKS IN THE FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM, FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. 41 UNNECESSARY ITEMS OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. 43 WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE, COOLERS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DINING ROOM TABLES, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, KITCHEN COUNTER TOPS AREA AND CUTTING BOARDS,
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90
Aug 20, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN SINGLE UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN /INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCKS IN THE FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM, FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE HOLES.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE, COOLERS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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70
Nov 2, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 3PART SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL A MOP SINK, WITH HOT/COLD WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.
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90
Jul 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 12 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 64.6F AND 1LB OF COOKED PORK AT 89.7F, BOTH CONTAINERS ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE, COLD AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOODS DISCARDED, V=$125. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #521662, DATED 8-10-11 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL/DATE PREP FOOD INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN'S SHELVES. #32, BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS MUST BE REPLACED. #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM. #34, MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM. #35, MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND REPAIR SOUTH WALL UNDER 3PART SINK. #41, CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
29
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE FROM ABOVE 3PART SINK AND OPENINGS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND PROPERLY SEAL AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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78
Aug 10, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN'S SHELVES.
31
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. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS MUST BE REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM.
33
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM.
34
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. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND REPAIR SOUTH WALL UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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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.REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM STOVE AND STORAGE SHELF. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN REAR STORAGE.
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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.CLEAN WOK STATION AND STOVE TOP.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNERS, THRU OUT KITCHEN ALSO BEHIND 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.CLEAN WALL BY RICE COOKER AND FINISH PAINTING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN RESTROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Thai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Thai Restaurant on file is from Nov 9, 2023. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Thai Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Thai Thai Restaurant.

Has Thai Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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