Thong Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2015
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Inspectors have visited Thong Thai Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Thong Thai Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 5, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINET AND SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TOP 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 IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT SLOW DRAIN.
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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 AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COOKING COUNTER TOP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, AND ALL CORNERS IN THE RESTROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST, DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRI.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Mar 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL EXTRA LARGE RED AND GREEN PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING RICE. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY ALIGN 2ND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH DOOR FRAME SO AS TO PROPERLY FIT IN DOOR FRAME. THIS DOOR IS BEHIND A STEEL DOOR WHICH IS RODENT PROOFED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AND SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Jan 24, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT......ALSAO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT (TRAYS, RICE COOKER ETC).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR....DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SHELVEING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON SHELVING (STORAGE)BY THE REACH IN COOLER AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR RODENTS.
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Dec 4, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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May 12, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items no properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelving that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood in bsmt. storage area shall be repair/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving(1st floor, bsmt.)not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks, 3 compartment sink need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt. storage areas under shelving, boiler room area, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning by grill, stove area, and 3 compartment sink.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen areas not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy needs detailed cleaning.
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Nov 24, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Bulk food storage containers, storage shelves, cooking equipment and sinks not cleaned. 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 behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. 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 kitchen not maintained or cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and repaint.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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Apr 23, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label or date foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Lower storage shelves under prep tables not maintained. 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: Interior ice machine, prep counter, coolers, storage shelves, cooking equipment not cleaned. 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 in basement and in prep area along wallbase and behind heavy equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and replace any missing floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling in prep area not maintained.nstructed to seal all openings and repaint walls and ceiling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thong Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thong Thai Restaurant on file is from Mar 5, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thong Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Thong Thai Restaurant.
Has Thong Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thong Thai Restaurant 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 Thong Thai Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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