Yummy Thai
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2015
70
Score
Yummy Thai appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 9, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Yummy Thai dates to Jul 9, 2015.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Yummy Thai's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 53.6F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-O05A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LBS OF TOFU AND 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT TEMPERATURES OF 52.5F AND 53.2F. FOOD VALUED AT $65 WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS, BUT FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED FLOOR IN STAFF WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR WITH SMOOTH SURFACE,EASIER TO KEEP CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING STEM THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINIING CERTIFICAATES ONSITE AT THIS TIME. INFORMED MANAGER ON HOW TO OBTAIN TRAINIING CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 13, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: STORE OPENED CAN FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATOR, IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT STORED DISHES IN FOOD PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT PUMP ROOM AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA AT REAR.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER IN KITCHEN AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AT THREE COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER OF BOXES IN SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA; REMOVE WHEN AREA IS USED FOR SEATING AGAIN.
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Aug 15, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL RICE COOKERS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AT CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH DISHMACHINE RACK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO SEAL ANY GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND RACK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CHANGE FILTERS AT EXHAUST HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND THE MEN'S RESTROOM AT SAME LOCATION NEED TO ADJUST WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH HOT AND COLD.
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Sep 19, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE LADLE INTERIORS ARE DIRTY; SCRUB, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LADLES IN DETAIL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FORMICA TOP OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS PEELING OFF, RESURACE OR REPLACE THE TOP SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE PIPES WEST OF THE WOKS ARE COVERED WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. AN EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THE POT WASHING STATION WAS NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTRAINT, MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT ON A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 15, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean the grease drips off of the hood above the woks.
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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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards under and behind coolers in the kitchen so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Clean out the floor drain in the kitchen of debris buildup.
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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 Jul 9, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yummy Thai?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yummy Thai.
Has Yummy Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yummy Thai have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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