Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
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Score
Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles appears in inspection records 25 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
25
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GROUND CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.0F-48.6FF LOCATED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12// NOTED BULK ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13// NOTED EXPOSED SNAP RODENT TRAP DEVICES BEHIND COOLER UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT BAR AND TWO SNAP TRAPS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WHERE TO-GO SAUCES ARE STORED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE ENCASED TRAPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN THE EVENT RODENT IS CAUGHT.------ 6-202.15// OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.---- 4-202.16// OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RACKS AND ON COMPRESSOR FAN IN 2 DOOR COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN---- 4-101.11// OBSERVED CHOPPED VEGGIES IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11// OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON UNDER COMPARTEMENT OF FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.------ 4-601.11// NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11// NOTED BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM AND UNEVEN/CRACKED FLOORING IN MALE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.------ 6-201.11// NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH DINING ROOM BOOTH SEATS, FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTH GREASE TRAPS, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, PAR COOKED Y NOODLES, PAR COOKED THIN NOODLES, COOKED RICE AND COOKED BROCCOLI NOT LABELED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 55 LBS VALUED AT $93 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RACKS AND ON COMPRESSOR FAN IN 2 DOOR COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHOPPED VEGGIES IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON UNDER COMPARTEMENT OF FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM AND UNEVEN/CRACKED FLOORING IN MALE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH DINING ROOM BOOTH SEATS, FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTH GREASE TRAPS, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED SNAP RODENT TRAP DEVICES BEHIND COOLER UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT BAR AND TWO SNAP TRAPS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WHERE TO-GO SAUCES ARE STORED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE ENCASED TRAPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN THE EVENT RODENT IS CAUGHT.
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Jan 26, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE). MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK WATER LINE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP FROM UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE USED HAS A SEALER FOR UNUSED PIPE.MUST CAP PROPERLY UNUSED PIPE FROM GREASE TRAP WHERE DISHMACHINE WAS REMOVE.
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Feb 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS OF THE FRONT SERVICE AREA(COFFEE,ICE, SMOOTHIE,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT(MININUM OF 100F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING . PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA WEARING ONE FOOD GLOVE.PICKED UP DROPPED FOOD ON FLOOR THROW IT TO GARBAGE,THAN PICKED UP COOKED TOFU AND RAW MEAT WITH SAME GLOVED HAND.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT REMOVING GLOVES AFTER EACH TASK(HANDLING FOOD AND NON FOOD ITMES,LIKE OPEN AND CLOSE REACH-IN COOLERS(HANDLES ENCRUSTED WITH GRIME BUILD-UP,ETC.).EMPLOYEE AT FRONT AREA HANDLING CUSTOMERS, CASH REGISTER,INVOICES, THAN WALKS IN THE KITCHEN AND PICKS UP WITH BAREHAND FRESH LEAVES OF CONDIMENT AND PUT IT WITH FOOD. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCUSSED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED BEEF,CHICKEN,ETC).MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE PROPERLY DATE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS,ALSO RUSTY AND METAL IS BUBBLED, UNSAFE UNIT MUST REPLACE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE PIZZA PREP. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED A RUBBER TUBER ATTACHED TO THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP FROM UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE USED HAS A SEALER FOR UNUSED PIPE.MUST CAP PROPERLY UNUSED PIPE FROM GREASE TRAP WHERE DISHMACHINE WAS REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL CRACKS OR REPLACE THEM.
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Apr 15, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS OF THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN (45.5F/86.7F), BEEF 50.5F, NOODLES 62.6F, EGGS 63.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. ALSO ATTACHED IS THE WATER FILTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WATER FILTER AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED IS A RUBBER TUBER ATTACHED TO THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TUBBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREA. NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR TILE AT THE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL CRACKS OR REPLACE THEM.
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Oct 14, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR SAID SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS.
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Mar 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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 #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Nov 7, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HARDENED BROWNISH RESIDUE (APPEARS TO BE OLD PEST CONTROL APPLICATION RESIDUE) FROM THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER SHELF OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND KITCHEN SERVICE WINDOW, AROUND OUTLET BOX NEAR KITCHEN WINDOW, ABOVE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELSEWHERE NECESSARY IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AROUND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN LIQUID POOLING BEHIND DISH MACHINE GREASE TRAP.
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Oct 30, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE INOPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING OF 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE DURING FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES ON WALL BEHIND AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, APPROX. 10 SMALL FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AND APPROX. 23 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HARDENED BROWNISH RESIDUE (APPEARS TO BE OLD PEST CONTROL APPLICATION RESIDUE) FROM THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER SHELF OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND KITCHEN SERVICE WINDOW, AROUND OUTLET BOX NEAR KITCHEN WINDOW, ABOVE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELSEWHERE NECESSARY IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AROUND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN LIQUID POOLING BEHIND DISH MACHINE GREASE TRAP.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND GAS STOVE WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND BASEBOARD. MUST SEAL OR REPLACE BASEBOARD TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AGAINST THE WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSUFFICIENT COLD WATER AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A GREATER FLOW OF COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH MACHINE AND ADDITIONAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR.
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Feb 17, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DINING ROOM CARPET BADLY SOILED AND BLACKEN WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR COOK PREPARING FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 8, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED OR ACCESSIBLE. FOUND SINK WITH POT STORED INSIDE, PAPER TOWELS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND HOT WATER TURNED OFF FROM UNDER THE SINK. WHEN TURNED ON BROWN WATER DISPENSED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND THE SINK IS TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CUT LETTUCE AND UNCOVERED, PREPARED RAW BROCCOLI. ALSO OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER ASSORTED FRESH VEGETABLES IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REARRANGED ALL STORED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1578920 ON 10-14-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER HOOD AND IN FILTERS.#33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.41- THE FRONT CLOSET IS CLUTTERED WITH SUPPLIES, SEASONAL ITEMS, AND RUBBISH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND RE-ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE FLOORS.ELEVATE 6" OR ABOVE TO PREVENT HARBORING AREAS FOR PEST, RODENTS, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, PAPER, TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE OR INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DINING ROOM CARPET BADLY SOILED AND BLACKEN WITH DIRT. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER WOK LINE, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND PREP TABLES, THROUGHOUT BAR AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM ALL DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN AND FRONT BAR DIRTY AND WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOLES IN WALLS OF THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AND DUCT TAPE ON THE WALL OF THE MENS WASHROOM. WALL AT THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALL. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SEAL WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR COOK PREPARING FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SERVICE HOODVENTS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP IN THE FILTERS AND SPRINKLERS UNDER HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXIT SIGN BY THE REAR DOOR AND KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE FRONT CLOSET IS CLUTTERED WITH SUPPLIES, SEASONAL ITEMS, AND RUBBISH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND RE-ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE FLOORS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PEST, RODENTS, ETC.
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Nov 26, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Nov 19, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 68.8F. BUSINESS MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEM. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EWUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.REMOVE GRESE AND FOOD DEBRIS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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May 28, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.(SMOOTHIE BAR)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD GREASE CONTAINER BOXES)
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Apr 22, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.(SMOOTHIE BAR)
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Jan 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.(FRONT OF BASEMENT)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE DISHMACHINE.(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
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Jul 3, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF DIRTY GREASE TRAP WITH SOILED LINEN DRYING ON TOP. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP FROM DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR ON COOKS LINE.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 22, 2011
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 DISH TRAYS FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. STOPPERS IS NEEDED ON BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Mar 17, 2011
Routine
2 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.DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED,NOT ABLE TO FILL UP AUTOMATICALLY WITH WATER.INSTRUCTED TO CALL A TECHNICIAN TO FIX PROBLEM.PRESENTLY DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE MACHINE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED.FAX # 312 746-4240. REMOVE DISH TRAYS FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. STOPPERS IS NEEDED ON BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Jul 16, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
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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. MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles.
Has Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles is inspected around two times per year on average.
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