JIN THAI CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP THE LID OF SAID CONTAINER.GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-31-2013, REPORT #1235904 #30- BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS #32- OBSERVED 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND COO KLINE DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. #42-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY STILL OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GRIMES ON EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GRIMES ON EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.