Thai Town Chicago

4461 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2020

Score

Low Risk

Thai Town Chicago has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Thai Town Chicago since Mar 5, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Thai Town Chicago's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2020

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO WORK TABLE TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

Jan 18, 2019

License

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH A DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGY TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Town Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Town Chicago on file is from Mar 5, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Town Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thai Town Chicago.

Has Thai Town Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Town Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thai Town Chicago 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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