SIAM COUNTRY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM 12.2.08 REPORT #150669 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 30 - NEED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS (SPICES) ESPECIALLY FOOD THAT ARE NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 32 - MUST REOVE ALL CARBOARD AND FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINERS IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 33 - NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASY PIPE BEHIND EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD FROM SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO REMOVE GREASE. 34 - REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AROUND TOILET BOWL AND WASHBOWL. 34 - MUST PROVIDE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK) EAST SIDE - FLOOR UNEVEN - A RECEMENTED AREA WITH NO SMOOTH SURFACE. 35 - REMOVE ABSORBENT MATERIAL FROM UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE IN WITH DRYWALL - PAINT IT - SURFACE MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 38 - PROVIDE STOPPERS. CITATION #62725-15

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. INADEQUATE SHELVING FOR FOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE SHELVES AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.