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THAI BOWL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THAI BOWL 1049 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
January 13, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection License #54665
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 FOUND A GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE FRONT WHITE DOOR. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE TWO TABLES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST SO SHELVING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT STORAGE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN SAID AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOK'S LINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER, AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOK'S LINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER, AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections