THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND INADEQUATE EQUIPMENTS,UTENSIL SANITATION. THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE DISPENSING "O" PPM OF SANITIZER.MUST REPAIR,INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST BE 100 PPM TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS. ALSO THE INTERIORS OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE CLEANED,SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX AT 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL AT cdphfood@cityofchicago.org.FOR TAG REMOVAL.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF PEST APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON FLOORS,ALONG WALL BASES OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN,ALONG FLOORS,CORNERS OF CLUTTERED BAR AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS WERE NOTED TO MANAGER,ALSO THE IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE IS EXPIRED. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMNDED. 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST B E LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED,ANY OPEN CAN FOODS MUST BE TRANSFERED TO CLEAN AND SANITARY MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,UTILTY ROLLING CARTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,KNIFE STORAGE ON WEST WALL ETC.

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: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: A SECTION OF CEILING OVER THE BAR AREA MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: A SECTION OF CEILING OVER THE BAR AREA MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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.