ROYAL THAI CUISINE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR UPPER PANEL ,TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER THE PLASTIC LID AND ALONG THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE, TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE AND NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK CONTAINERS NEEDS A LABEL. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE TUBE/PIPE BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, DEEP FRYER ,WOK) ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

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: WALL VENT ABOVE THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN,VENT INSIDE HE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL VENT ABOVE THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN,VENT INSIDE HE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL 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.