Tiparos Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Tiparos Thai Restaurant has 23 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Tiparos Thai Restaurant's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN,SHRIMP, TOFU AND VEGETABLES STORED IN WHITE NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN THE LOWER REACH IN ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE ONLY CONTAINERS AND LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND THE SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE RUST BUILDING UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, PAINT, STAIN OR SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOD DEBRI ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING COMPRESSOR IN THE LARGE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRIPPING INTO THE HALF SIZE HOTEL PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AT THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND ALSO IN THE OFSET OFFICE AREA THAT IS JUST AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND RAISE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2597799 DATED 07/19/2024 VIOLATION #47 4-501.11 LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER; REPLACE OR RESEAL WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,SHRIMP,FISH ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AT THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND ALSO IN THE OFSET OFFICE AREA THAT IS JUST AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND RAISE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN,SHRIMP, TOFU AND VEGETABLES STORED IN WHITE NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN THE LOWER REACH IN ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE ONLY CONTAINERS AND LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND THE SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE RUST BUILDING UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, PAINT, STAIN OR SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOD DEBRI ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING COMPRESSOR IN THE LARGE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRIPPING INTO THE HALF SIZE HOTEL PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER; REPLACE OR RESEAL WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SURFACE AREAS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ROOM WHERE THE GREASE RECEPTOR IS LOCATED AND ALONG THE STAIRS OF LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBATAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND UNDER COUTNER TOP AND IN REACH-IN PREP COOLER.; 5LBS OF COOKED EGGS MEASURED AT 52.2F, 8LBS OF NOODLES AT 75.4F. APPROXIMATELY 13LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (LETTUCE) ON CUSTOMER PLATE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY MANAGER ARRIVED APRRIMATELY AFTER 1:30PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: PARTIALLY FROZEN CHICKEN IS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN NEAR DISH MACHINE. TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD MUST BE THAWED: UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LESS; COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F; PART OF A COOKING PROCESS; OR USING A PROCEDURE IF A PORTION OF FROZEN READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS THAWED AND PREPARED FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER'S ORDER.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICAIL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) IN SUSHI COOLERS. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOWL AND CUP USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE FOR THE HOT HOLDING RICE AND RAW RICE/SEASONING IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE ON IT.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CONTAINER OF WATER NEXT TO HOT HOLDING RICE STATIONS. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE
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May 31, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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May 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RICE BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 95.1F, 107.9F, AND 125.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF RICE VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PH ANALYSIS OF RICE LAB LETTER DATED 2/8/2008. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE RICE ANALYSIS LETTER DATED WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 11:50AM-12:15PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RICE AND CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 12:15PM CERTIFIED MANAGER SUPOUT DEEPIPAT ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN SUSHI PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 19, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORE IN PLASTIC GRCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITES 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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74
Nov 18, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, RICE...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLAIMER ON MENU FOR SUSHI ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SUSHI RICE PH LAB TEST LETTER OLDER THAN 5 YEARS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AN UPDATED ONE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 3, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a). No citation issued.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Found no procedures on site for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed facility preparing and serving sushi/raw fish products without a disclosure statement and a reminder. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed raw unfinished ceiling, as well stained, broken and missing ceiling in basement dry storage area, above storage shelving. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed damaged and stained pipe covers in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager replace and maintain at times.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Observed food handler requirements not meet. Instructed manager to provided food handler certificates for all food handler, who do not have the certified food manager certificate. Maintain at all times.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed food allergen requirements not met. Instructed manager to provided. No citation issued.
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64
May 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND CUT CARROTS AND OTHER VEGETABLES INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL PUDDLES OF WATER IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE 2 LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. FOUND LEAKS AT FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET HANDLES AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF LID, AND ON THE SIDES DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF CABINETS BEHIND SUSHI PREP AREA,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,GASKETS OF COOLERS ETC. AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNUNG WATER, SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 26, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND/OR REPLACE.
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May 18, 2015
Routine
6 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 5 LIVE ROACHES (4 ROACHES 0N WALL AND CEILING AND ONE ROACH ON FLOOR BY THE DISH WASHER)AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND ONE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. 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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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND ON THE SIDES DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE ABOVE SINK. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Nov 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. 2 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, 1 BEHIND THE BAR AND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY IN THESE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER SEEPING FROM THE SEWAGE LINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND A LARGE BLACK POOL OF WATER SURROUNDING THE SEWAGE LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SEWAGE LINE SO THAT SEWAGE DOES NOT SEEP FROM THE LINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. 1 LIVE COCKROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY IN THESE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1396077 ON 2/7/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - MUST REPAIR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 34/01 - MUST CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 41/01 - MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DOORS OF THE PREP COOLER SO THAT THEY CLOSE PROPERLY AND SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
9 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: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WOODEN SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MANAGER CALLED THEIR PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN WHO ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION TO PERFORM A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT AGAINST RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MANAGEMENT HAD AN EMPLOYEE CLEAN THE GARBAGE AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD INSECTS ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT WALL NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO COOKING LINE, FOUND 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 74.4F, 10 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 79.4, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT IS OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERD
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN KITCHEN OVER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED NOT TO EAT IN KITCHEN.
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May 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE DOORS OF SMALL COOLER IN KITCHEN ARE NOT ALLIGNED, MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, CABINETS AT SUSHI AREA & SINK DRAIN AT BAR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER, BEHIND OR AROUND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, AT BAR & SUSHI AREA MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Mar 31, 2011
Consultation
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES AFTER REMOVING DEAD INSECTS.
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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. REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Mar 9, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES AFTER REMOVING DEAD INSECTS.
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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. REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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90
Mar 4, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN BASEMENT FLOOR IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT INSECT & RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER REAR PREP AREA.
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Feb 24, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT NUMBER 156648 ON 1-22-2009 NOT CORRECTED. (32)SEAL RAW EXPOSED BRICK IN BAR AREA.(38)MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL ALONG SIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER.(34)REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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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 INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS LOCATED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS AND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN EXTREME GREASE BUILD UP UNDER WOK STATION AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL OPENING IN BASEMENT FLOOR IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR MOP SINK AND RESTORE WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tiparos Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tiparos Thai Restaurant on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tiparos Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Tiparos Thai Restaurant.
Has Tiparos Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tiparos Thai Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tiparos Thai 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 Tiparos Thai Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tiparos Thai Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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