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LEMON GRASS RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LEMON GRASS RESTAURANT (AKA: LEMONGRASS THAI CUISINE) 1520 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
September 19, 2014 Canvass License #2092899
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
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. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLOOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, SINK, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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: WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE DRIPPING AT SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CEILING TILES WITH SPLATTER AND SOME MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BOTH FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING. FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM AND IN DINING AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM AND IN DINING AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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