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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
April 8, 2016 Canvass License #2092899
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #32
MAJOR
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 SHELVING FOR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD AND ATTACHED ANSEL SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (STORAGE ROOM DOOR, WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, TOILET ROOM DOORS) NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND PAINT IF NECESSARY AFTER CLEANING.
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: INTERIOR OF HOOD AND ATTACHED ANSEL SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (STORAGE ROOM DOOR, WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, TOILET ROOM DOORS) NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND PAINT IF NECESSARY AFTER CLEANING.
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
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections