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DAO THAI RESTRAUNT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DAO THAI RESTRAUNT (AKA: DAO THAI RESTAURANT) 230 E OHIO ST, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
March 2, 2016 Complaint License #16823
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A TIN FOILER COVERING THE FOOD STORAGE RACK ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TIN FOIL AND TO ONLY USE A NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT WILL NOT TEAR OR RIP AFTER REGULAR CLEANING TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AND PROTECT EQUIPMENT.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND INSTALL A BASEBOARD OR TRIP TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND INSTALL A BASEBOARD OR TRIP TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections