ROYAL THAI CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL REQUIRED CLEANING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, INSIDE THE DISH MACHINES MECHANICALS, ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND BEHIND THE TALL, GLASS DOOR COOLER, UNDER THE PREP TABLE ON THE WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED RICE COOKER BEING USED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK TO PREPARE RICE. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT COOK RICE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PREPARE FOODS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA MUST HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS STORED PILED ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AND HANGING ON THE OVEN DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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 CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET BOWL BASE EXTREMELY DIRTY IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----TAPE USED AS A SEALANT ON THE METAL WALL SEAMS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.

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 EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.----FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL VENT IN THE KITCHEN.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION, PREP TABLES FOUND WITH DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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 EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.----FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL VENT IN THE KITCHEN.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION, PREP TABLES FOUND WITH DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.