PAULA'S THAI KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE EAST SIDE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS AT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL OPENINGS AMD MAINTAIN FACILITY ROODENT PROOF.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROPERLY WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINAIN,

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH OPENS SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN COOKING HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSRVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIMPENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ORGANIZE AND SANITIZE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.