Zaleng — Zaleng Thai Bar
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2024
43
Score
ZALENG, located at 2932 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on August 2, 2024, with a score of 43. The inspection identified 2 major and 13 minor violations. Notable issues included concerns with management knowledge and responsibilities, proper handwashing sink supply, correct cooling methods, and adequate temperature control equipment.
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Inspection History
Aug 2, 2024
License
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Violations — Aug 2, 2024 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN FOR NEW ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EASY TO ACCESS HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN AT COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK OR RECONFIGURE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SO THAT HANDWASH SINK BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO COOK LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CREATED A WALK-WAY BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE FOR COOKS TO ACCESS HAND SINK.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH AMBIENT AIR OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GAURD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTED SHELVES ON RACKS OF WEST WALL IN WALK-IN COOLER AND RUST ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR THE AIR DRYING OF ALL CLEAN UTENSILS/DISHWARE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SELF-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF DRAINING SHELVING FOR WAREWASHING SINK OR DRAINBOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT SPOUT OF HANDWASH SINK AND HOT WATER HANDLE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED UNUSED DISHMACHINE IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS BEHING COOKING STATIONS IN THE KITCHEN, EVIDENCE OF LEAKS FROM CEILING ON THE WALLS ABOVE DISHMACHINE, NORTHEAST CORNER OF REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED TRACKS ON DOORS FOR AC/HEATER AND WATER HEATER CLOSETS BROKEN. ALSO NOTED EXPOSED EXPANDING FOAM AROUND BASE OF GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS FOAM AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULBS AND LOW LIGHTING IN THE WASHROOM HALLS AND SERVICE HALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDING IN KITCHEN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT AND HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
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