Thai Valley Restaurant

4600 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Thai Valley Restaurant has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REPAINT/RESEAL REMOVE RUST.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE SEVERAL COOLERS. MUST REPAIR WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.----WOK LINE FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL TOILET FIXTURES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DIRTY AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
70
Dec 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2587192 DATED:12/19/2023 #47--4-102.11--OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #49--4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF WOK STATION,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND GASKETS ALL AROUND THE KITCHEN COOLERS,TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE,TOP OF THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND THE KITCHEN ROLLING UTILITY CARTS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS. #55--6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. #56--4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/13/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AND THE REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DEEP FRYER AND MICROWAVE TABLE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, AND BEHIND, UNDER, AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE PREMISES.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Dec 19, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11--OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF WOK STATION,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND GASKETS ALL AROUND THE KITCHEN COOLERS,TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE,TOP OF THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND THE KITCHEN ROLLING UTILITY CARTS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Dec 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION"INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF WOK STATION,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND GASKETS ALL AROUND THE KITCHEN COOLERS,TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE,TOP OF THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND THE KITCHEN ROLLING UTILITY CARTS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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64
May 19, 2022
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/BAR AREA.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, MSG, FLOUR ETC)
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
38
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 REACH-IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN THE KITCHEN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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58
Mar 11, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BENEATH THE LEG OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
56
82
Mar 4, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH INSIDE OF THE MOTOR HOUSING OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, TOP SHELF OF THE STOVE, STORAGE SHELVES, AND ROLLING PREP CARTS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BENEATH THE LEG OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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55
Sep 24, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN 2-DOOR COOLER AND FOOD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT.FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: EGGS STORED IN REFRIGERATOR SHOULD NOT BE STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS USE FOR PREPARATION SHOULD NOT BE STORED UNDER SEWAGE DRAINS AND UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD SHELVES TO STORE DISHES AND FOOD ITEMS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR GASKET ON DOOR TO 2 DOOR FREEZER
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA
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67
Sep 25, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A,2)- IMPROPER TEMP OF TCS FOOD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. SUCH AS BEAN SPROUT AT 75.0F, COLD RICE AT 66.0F, AND VEGETABLE FILLING FOR EGG ROLL AT 75.05. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41.0F DURING STORAGE. MANAGER/OWNER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT, TOTAL 13 LBS AND WORTH $60.00 . PRIORITY VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 2-501.17-ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)-NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION- 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ,7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A)-NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-030(C)-NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16- RUSTED EXTERIOR LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 4201.11 - MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17(A)- CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 40204.11- EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13.-ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD MUST TAKE A FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING AND PROVIDE THE TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367. NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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41
Mar 30, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
34
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. BEEF AT 51.0F,1 LB.; CHICKEN AT 50.0F, 1 LB; PORK AT 52.0F, 2 LB; CHICKEN SATAY AT 54.0F, 8 LBS. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $26.00, 12LBS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2081842 DATED 9/8/17. #32-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE RUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. #33- OBSERVED EXTERIOR SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE SHELVES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS,TOPS/BOTTOMS PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR OF STOVE/OVENS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. #35-DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE CLEANED AND REMOIVE DUST DURING INSPECTION.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER (ELECTRICAL TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC STORED ON THE REAR DINING TABLES). INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Sep 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE RUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE SHELVES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS,TOPS/BOTTOMS PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR OF STOVE/OVENS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1960274 DATED:09/13/2016. NON COMPLIANCE CONTINUED TO OBSERVE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY OVER 50 LIVE INFANT AND ADULT ROACHES IN KITCHEN FOOD-PREP AREAS CRAWLING ON ENCRUSTED FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,DISHMACHINE AREA,ON CORNER GASKETS OF KITCHEN COOLERS,BEHIND STOVE/COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS/MICROWAVE AND LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WOK COOKING UTENSILS AND ON POTS/PANS ON SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND ON LEDGE NEAR THE RICE COOKERS,LIVE ROACHES INSIDE MOTORS AT REAR OF COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA,MORE LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED BEHIND PICTURE FRAMES IN DINING AREA,AND RESTING ON CORNERS OF KITCHEN CEILING TILES AND MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING UP TO THE KITCHEN CEILING BEHIND ELECTRICAL PIPINGS ON NORTH WALL OF KITCHEN AREA.ALSO,DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN THROUGHOUT CORNERS,ON INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, INTERIORS OF PLATE STORAGE CABINETS AND AT SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND KITCHEN CORNERS AND AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPINGS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. ALSO,PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1960274 DATED:09/13/2016. 32 USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, 07/08/2015 33 EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, PREP TABLE AND EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 07/08/2015 34 FLOOR ALONG WALL AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 07/08/2015 41 CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE GARAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. 07/08/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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: SEE VIOLATION#14.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#14.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT IMPROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS ON UPPER/LOWER WALLS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS AND INTERIORS OF KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS,HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG THE REAR OF THE STAND- UP REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACYIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1532722 DATED:04/08/2015 ARE NOT CORRECTED. 32 USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, 07/08/2015 33 EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, PREP TABLE AND EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 07/08/2015 34 FLOOR ALONG WALL AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 07/08/2015 41 CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE GARAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. 07/08/2015 45 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, 07/08/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9/20/2016.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: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT IMPROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOODEN SHELVINGS WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN ARE WORNED--OUT WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS ON UPPER/LOWER WALLS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS AND INTERIORS OF KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS,HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.
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74
Apr 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, SINK IS FILLED WITH A LARGE PITCHER AND DISH WASHING DETERGENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK AT ONCE, AND SINK MUST BE FREE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY, AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, PREP TABLE AND EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE GARAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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74
Dec 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, PREP TABLE AND EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. WALL ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR PAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
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74
May 29, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGNAL CONTAINER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND SINKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND /OR REPAINT SURFACE. LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE SEVERAL COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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70
May 21, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 PLUS MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES OF ENCLOSED GARABGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER CLOUDY WITH FOOD DEBRIS COMING UP LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAINLINE TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGNAL CONTAINER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND SINKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND /OR REPAINT SURFACE. LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE SEVERAL COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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64
Apr 30, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR(DEEP CUTS/CREVICE)AND RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND SEAL WOOD, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES, CARTS, DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN KITCHEN/PREP AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, CLEAN WALLS AND HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT EXPOSED SINK AND BOTH 3PART SINKS FAUCETS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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78
Apr 19, 2013
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES AND RETURNING TO PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, HOWEVER NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN ACTIVITIES.(REMOVING SOILED/DIRTY TOWELS, SOILED UTENSILS, REMOVING FOOD DEBRIS FROM EQUIPMENT/CLEANING, ETC.) INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY SINK, THRU-OUT THE PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3PART SINK AT 57.5F, AT THE EXPOSED SINK AT 69.7. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER MUST BE PROVIDED AT AL TIME. REPAIR PERSON ON PREMISES REPAIRING HOT WATER TANK, WARM WATER RESTORED AND AT 84.2F BEFORE EXIT INTERVIEW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS, INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE WENT OUT AND PURCHASED PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 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: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, OPENINGS ON WALLS. OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL WALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR(DEEP CUTS/CREVICE)AND RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND SEAL WOOD, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES, CARTS, DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN KITCHEN/PREP AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, CLEAN WALLS AND HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT EXPOSED SINK AND BOTH 3PART SINKS FAUCETS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Aug 21, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE CHAIRS AND DINING TABLES IN THE REAR DINING AREA(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DINING AREA (WITH DUST BUILD UP)AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN,HANDLING FOODS, MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Aug 15, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BROWNISH/ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON THE PIPE IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER AND ON THE INTERIOR PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE LID AND THE PIPE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT ON THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER (WITH FROZEN CHICKEN BROTH),WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO (ONE DOOR)REACH IN FREEZER,AND TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Mar 16, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE; OBSERVED BOTH COOKS RETURNING TO PREPARED FOOD WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER; CLEANING EQUIPMENT, REMOVING SOILED CLEANING TOWELS, ONE TOUCHED NOSE AND FACE, OTHER ADJUSTED HER HAIR RESTRAINT. ANOTHER KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].
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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 PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM.
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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 UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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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. MUST REPAINT STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CARTS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA, MICROWAVE OVEN, ETC..
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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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 CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE OF TWO 3PART SINKS IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Valley Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Valley Restaurant on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Valley Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Thai Valley Restaurant.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Valley Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thai Valley Restaurant 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 Valley Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Valley Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.