TIPAROS THAI RESTAURANT , INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1395873 ON 1/30/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/02 - OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. A PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ONSITE TO BAIT AND SPRAY IN THE AFFECTED AREAS. THE BASEMENT FLOOR WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PEST ACTIVITY WAS MINIMIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD INSECTS ON THEM.

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: MUST CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT WALL NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REGROUT THE WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

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.