⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LEMON GRASS RESTAURANT

(Also Known As: LEMONGRASS THAI CUISINE)

1520 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Thai

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 2092899

13
Total Inspections
10
Passed
3
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2018 Inspection

May 17, 2018• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, AND REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SAID COOLE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2017 Inspection

July 6, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 26, 2017 Inspection

June 26, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITY (THREE COMPARTMENT SINK) IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINE...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2016 Inspection

October 18, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL CONTAINERS.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2016 Inspection

April 8, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL ON ROLLING STORAGE CART. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT SURFACE IF NEEDED. IMPROPER SHELV...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2015 Inspection

March 5, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST ...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2015 Inspection

February 23, 2015• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NON COMPLIANCE NOTED WITH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT# 1453554 DATED 9-19-14: -32- GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO COOLERS REMAIN IN PO...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2014 Inspection

September 19, 2014• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS IN REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, TORN AND WITH BUILD UP...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2013 Inspection

April 17, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2013 Inspection

March 6, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2012 Inspection

April 4, 2012• 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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2011 Inspection

April 27, 2011• License• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. T...(+5 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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