YUMMY THAI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 45F, TOFU AT 51F, POT STICKERS AT 51F, CREAM SAUCES AT 52F, COOKED RICE AT 50F, AND CHICKEN AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STOVES WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS TOFU AND CREAM BASED SAUCES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THERE ARE NO REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS PER YEAR IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING ROOM, DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. APPROX. 50 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR OF THE RESTAURANT. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVES, AND ON WALL OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING ROOM.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVES, AND WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SEAL THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR OR REMOVE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE MOP SINK (THERE IS NO FOOD PREPARATION OCCURRING IN THE BASEMENT).

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL THE HOLES AND GAPS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE CEILING DRYWALL AT THE CORNER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR. ALL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS IN THE REAR HALLWAY AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS IN THE REAR HALLWAY AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

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.