Yummy Thai
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2015, Yummy Thai has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2022. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 5, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Yummy Thai on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 58.1F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 58.8F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. COOKED BROCCOLI FOUND AT 44.5F, RAW BEEF FOUND AT 58.4F, CRAB RAGOON FOUND AT 64.2F AND SHELLED EGGS FOUND AT 60.7F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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May 25, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 NOTED FOOD STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNITS AND NOT LABELED WITH FOOD NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED LARGE BAG OF UNCOOKED RICE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS ON RAISED SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 13, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2463465 ON 12/8/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (38) 6-202.15 - OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. (49) 4-602.13 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. (55) 6-501.12 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. (56) 6-501.14 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNITS AND NOT LABELED WITH FOOD NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BAG OF UNCOOKED RICE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS ON RAISED SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT MEN'S TOILET IN SINGLE STALL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 8, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN AREA OF THE CEILING UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT STAIRS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Jun 24, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF,SPRING ROLLS, CURRY SAUCE, COOKED SHRIMP,ETC) IN REACH IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS WITH IMPROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DISCARD DATE , NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELF FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER UNITS INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS FOR PROPER STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING POSTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, SHELLFISH, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS; SUGAR, FLOUR, RICE, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD & POTS/PAN STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER, PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK, FRYER, OVEN, GRILL, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE RAGS/LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED CHICKEN READING 55'F AND NOODLES READING 60'F, INSIDE (2) PREP COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPS, READING 50-60'F, FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF $400.00 AND 40 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SINK BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE SINK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN WASTEWATER IS DRAINING, SINK NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS OF UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN COOLER, AND LEAKING CONDENSATION IN PREP COOLER REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Aug 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS OF UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. TOP OF WOK STATION AROUND WOKS IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP AND CRUMBLING OF SURROUNDING SURFACE AROUND WOKS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUCT TAPE BEING USED AROUND SECTIONS OF STEEL SHEETS ON WALL BY DISHMACHINE AND WOK STATION, NOT TIGHT FIGHTING. INSTD TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND HAVE SECTIONS OF SURFACE TIGHT FITTING OR REMOVE. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANBLE. INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST STORE UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, NO PLASTIC GROCERY. PROVIDE COVERS FOR BOTH ICE BINS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS IN BASEMENT(REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM WEST WALL IN FIRST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN COVERED CONTAINERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yummy Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yummy Thai on file is from Jan 5, 2022. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yummy Thai?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yummy Thai.
Has Yummy Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yummy Thai have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yummy Thai means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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