⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

DAO THAI RESTRAUNT

(Also Known As: DAO THAI RESTAURANT)

230 E OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Thai

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 16823

22
Total Inspections
14
Passed
4
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2025 Inspection

January 15, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO R...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 13, 2024 Inspection

February 13, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container not labeled ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label and maintain.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2023 Inspection

March 21, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Drain line for condensation in basement walk-in cooler not connected, instructed to connect and maintain.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2022 Inspection

January 18, 2022• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: utensils in-use stored in standing water room temp, instructed to keep in a clean dry container.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 4, 2020 Inspection

March 4, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: IMPROPER THAWING, FOUND FROZEN SHRIMP BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE, IE.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 2, 2019 Inspection

December 2, 2019• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL KIT FOR THE CLEANING OF VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENCES, FOR THE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVID...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2019 Inspection

January 23, 2019• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN....(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2018 Inspection

January 19, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/MOLD BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE DRAI...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 12, 2018 Inspection

January 12, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE SANITIZER AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRU...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2017 Inspection

January 17, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROAC...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 2, 2016 Inspection

March 2, 2016• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2015 Inspection

July 28, 2015• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE DEAD ROACHES OFF FLOOR, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. (RECENT PEST COTROL ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2015 Inspection

March 11, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED COOKED BEEF IN CONTAINER IN 2-DR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.4 DE...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 19, 2014 Inspection

June 19, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRI...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2013 Inspection

September 17, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT. MAI...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2013 Inspection

September 10, 2013• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED COOKED NOODLES STORED IN TWO BUCKETS OF ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2012 Inspection

September 17, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPES RUNNING OVER ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ABARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINAT...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2011 Inspection

October 7, 2011• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMP. SINKS-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils s...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2010 Inspection

August 25, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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