JIN THAI CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE NOTED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES WHERE THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED UNLOCKED BOX FREEZER IN THE HALLWAY AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WOMANS WASHROOM WHERE THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS TO THE FOODS INSIDE THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FREEZER OR PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE KITCHENS HVAC CLOSET, 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE WOK LINE AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. OPEN GAPS ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE. OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. OBSERVED KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR BEING USED NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE DOOR SIDE. HOLES IN THE MESH SCREEN AND SCREEN SEALED TO THE DOOR WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR ROACHES AND FLIES. SEAL ALL OPEN GAPS ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREENED DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, NO HOLES OR TAPE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE RICE COOKER HANDLE. MUST REPLACE COOKER HANDLE.

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: INTERIOR OF THE OVEN DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR UNDER WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHENS HVAC CLOSET.. MUST CLEAN 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING AT THE WALL NEXT TO THE HVAC CLOSET. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. REPLACE FALLING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE PIPING WITH ATTACHED HOSE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE PIPING WITH ATTACHED HOSE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.