THAI BOWL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NOT STABLE, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS, SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 06/29/2016, REPORT 1937799, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. 33 INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR SIDES, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. 34 FLOOR THROUGH OUT, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 36 LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHT AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OUTSIDE GROUND AREA BY GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT CLEAN, TRASH ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OUTSIDE GROUND AREA BY GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT CLEAN, TRASH ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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.