Similan Thai - Sushi Restaurant Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 NOTED A NEW VIOLATION WITH ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ELEVATED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. SEVERAL DEAD MICE WERE NOTED ON GLUE BOARDS THROUGHOUT UNDER SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND DEAD MICE. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A; B;D)- MUST NOT STORE CLEAN DISHES SUCH AS POT LIDS UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK OR BETWEEN THE WALL AND WATER PIPING UNDER THE HAND SINK.

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: 4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER.----BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. IT MUST REPLACE ALL.

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: : 4-602.13---- SHELVING FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE BEHIND THE TWO-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES. 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES, OR NEW HIRE VERIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, CERTIFICATES, OR NEW HIRE VERIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.