FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
THAI SPOON AND SUSHI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
April 3, 2025
Suspected Food Poisoning
License #2929828
8
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
8
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME & TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD(S) (CURRY SAUCE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE NEXT TO WALL; 10 LBS OF GREEN CURRY SAUCE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F-50F, AND 25 LBS OF ORANGE CURRY SAUCE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F-53F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS, AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, ESTIMATED COST OF FOODS $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED PREP COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE NEXT TO WALL WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. MANAGEMENT OBSERVED COOLER TO BE TURNED UP DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT TURNED COOLER DOWN AND COOLER WAS ABLE TO BE RESTORED TO PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F BEFORE END OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -COS.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ADULT SIZED COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY, AND 1 LIVE ADULT SIZED COCKROACH ON THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTOL TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DEAD ADULT SIZED COCKROACHES ON THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM THE PREMISES.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #43
MINOR
Violation Details
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOP FOR HOT RICE STORED INSIDE THE RICE COOKER WITH HANDLE INSIDE OF FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
Why This Matters
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
Food Code Requirement
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Specific Requirements
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.12
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE NEXT TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS SO THAT DOORS CAN PROPERLY CLOSE.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE NEXT TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS SO THAT DOORS CAN PROPERLY CLOSE.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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