The Thai Grill
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2022
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Score
Public records show 21 inspections at The Thai Grill stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 25, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15--- OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE TO THE GARBAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN DOOR , SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- OBSERVED ALL FLOORS BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, PREP, DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --- NOTED UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ON FLOORS UNDER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Mar 16, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE HOLDING BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY DRY THEIR HANDS AFTER WASHING HANDS AT HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN A BOWL ON THE SHELVING UNIT USED TO STORE DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW MEATS USING APPROVED METHODS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOODS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP BULK FOODS LABELED WITH THEIR COMMON NAMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE TO THE GARBAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN DOOR , SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY APRONS AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES ARE IMPROPERLY STORED IN A DIRTY CONTAINER WITH OTHER STORED ITEMS SUCH AS WRITING PENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND PREP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.---- OBSERVED ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DIRTY DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST/PAINT/ CLEAN.--- EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, PREP, DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --- NOTED UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ON FLOORS UNDER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.--- CARDBOARD BEING USED AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AND AS CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE.
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Mar 3, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11-OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR MEAT IN FREEZER NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Feb 21, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE, SUGAR, FLOUR). MUST LABEL FOOD ITEM WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN PREP COOLER AT SMOOTHIE STATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR MEAT IN FREEZER NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN INSIDE MENU RAW UNDERCOOKED FOOD.( TIGER CRY STEAK, EGGS,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND VOMIT SPILL KIT WITH SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NORO VIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL AROUND/BEHIND VENTILATION HOOD AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 11, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT DINING AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 FRONT COUNTER 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL AROUND/BEHIND VENTILATION HOOD AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 5, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 24, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED, NOT DISPENSING PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZER. ABOVE 200ppm AVAILABLE CHLORINE. MUST HAVE UNIT REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-14-17,REPORT# 2028422. #18-STILL OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. THREE ADULT ROACHES ON TOP PREP TABLE BETWEEN KNIVES AND RED CUTTING BOARD, ON WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE AND SHELF BETWEEN THE CONDIMENTS BOTTLES, AND ABOVE THE ELECTRICAL BOX IN THE KITCHEN.SOUTH WALL FOUR BABY ROACHES,THREE ADULT ROACHES COMING OUT FROM SEAMS, DOORS AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.ROACHES IN THE MIDDLE OF FOLDED LINEN ON TOP THE SHELF WERE FOOD IS STORED. ADULTS ROACHES ON THE HINGES OF THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BY THE DISH MACHINE. FOUR ADULT ROACHES BETWEEN THE WALL AND PIPES BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, TWO ADULT ROACHES AND BABY ROACHES BEHIND THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND ON WALL AT SAME LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA SURFACES AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS ARE GREASY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. GRIMES AND SPILLAGE ON BOTH GREASE TRAPS, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPING FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASETRAP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT COVERS ABOVE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT COVERS WALL TILES BEHIND THE SHELF WITH OPENINGS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE ROACHES EGG SACK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SEAL ALL OPENING AND CREVICES ON WALLS IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE ON CEILING BY THE DISH MACHINE AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN COOLERS(ONE DOOR AND THREE DOOR COOLERS)AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE.ONE DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.6F TO 51F; THREE DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.F-46,5F AND 47.8F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO UNITS :COOKED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE. BOTH UNIT "TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER: BOILED COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50F-51.3F,COOKED BROCCOLI AT TEMP PF 75.7F; COOKED CARROTS AT TEMP OF 67.7F. PARTIALLY COOKED RANGOON(FILLED WITH CREAM CHEESE) AT TEMP OF 49.1F; DICED WATERMELON AT TEMP OFF 46.2F. STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER.POUND 25,VALUE 100 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE/COOKING FOOD. EMPLOYEE REPORTED IN PREP AREA TIED BANDANA ON HIS HEAD ,ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WIPING PREP TABLE,AND WORK STATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE THAT JUST HAD TIED BANDANA ON HIS HEAD WITHOUT HAND WASHING AND WITH BARE HANDS GRABBING READY TO EAT FOOD(CARROTS,ETC),AND FROM DISPLAY COOLER AND PUT THEM ON TOP RICE AND OTHER FOOD FOR CUSTOMER,ALSO GRABBED CUT TOFU FROM ONE CONTAINER TO STORE TO ANOTHER.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER/OWNER ON HAND WASHING AND FOOD GLOVE PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOT USED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER.UNIT PRESENTLY NOT IN USE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION " INSTRUCTED NOT USE.REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLAION: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: OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES,IN PREP,DISH ROOM(25 DROPPINGS),STORAGE(30 DROPPINGS) AND FRONT AREA(15 DROPPINGS).UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE, ALONG BASEBOARD WALL, CORNER AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IN DISH ROOM.WE OBSERVED LIVE ADULTS ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND THE PAPERS HANGED ON WALL AND UNDER THE PLASTIC CONTAINER ABOVE THE PREP TABLE BY THE DISH ROOM. NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND LIVE ROACHES.MUST CLEAN,AND SANITIZE PREP,STORAGE DISH ROOM AND FRONT COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:ON FLOORS,UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ON SHELVES,INSIDE THE COOLERS FREEZER ETC,ALUMINUM FOIL USED HAS LINER IN COOKING EQUIPMENTS.SOME OF THE CARDBOARDS ARE EXTREMELY GREASY AND BROKEN.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. NEED TO REMOVE GREASY ,STICKY LINERS AT EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN MOP SINK(GRIMES),GREASE TRAPS.INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER EXCESS FOOD.COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE.HOOD AND FILTERS ARE GREASY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT,MUST SEAL ALL COVING/BASEBOARD /IN PREP AND DISH ROOM
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GREASY ON WALLS BY THE HOOD NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HOT WATER MUST BE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAD SINK IN PREP AREA. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,NEED TO PROVIDE.VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT WITH DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED WASHROOMS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK,MUST PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED WASHED AND DRIED A RED SHIRT, PINK SOCK,AND A BROWN CLOTH BAG HANGED ON THE LINE WHICH WAS TIED BETWEEN THE DISHMACHINE AND PIPE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINE ,NO PERSONAL CLOTHING MUST BE WASHED ON PREMISES.
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Dec 9, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN, DEGREASE, AND SANITIZE.
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Jan 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TOP OF COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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 STORAGE AREAS. MUST MOP AND SWEEP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PARTY ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SMOOTHIE REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR SMOOTHIE COOLER AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Jul 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS BELOW FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED ABOUT 35 MOUSE DROPPINGS BELOW FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED.(1 INCH GAP)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BELOW FRONT COUNTERS AND AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL WITH HOLES BY REAR EXIT DOOR THAT MUST BE REPAIRED.
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Mar 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN VENT COVERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND ALSO THE CAN OPENER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE REACH-IN COOLER BULB LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS INSDIDE OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO SCOOP FOOD. PROVIDE HANDLED SCOOPS WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD FOR BULK FOODS.
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Sep 12, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE REAR PARTY ROOM.
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Sep 4, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE OF REAR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON FLOOR AND CEILING OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KITCHEN KNIVES STORED ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND AT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AND STANDING FAN AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ANS MAINTAIN FREE FROM DIRT AND DUST PARTICLES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE REAR PARTY ROOM.
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Jul 16, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTIALTION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MNAINTAIN FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING/GAPS BETWEEN WALLS IN KITCHEN. MUST REATTACH/SEAL GAPS ALONG FLOORBASE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT COVERS ABOVE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MNAINTAIN LIGHT COVERS.
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Jan 28, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNIT THROUGHOUT NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COUNTERS AND SHELVES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Thai Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Thai Grill on file is from Mar 25, 2022. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Thai Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Thai Grill.
Has The Thai Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Thai Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Thai Grill 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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