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BAISI THAI

900 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200780

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069756

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HEAVY CONDENSATION AT BOTTOM OF COOLING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK NOT HOLDING WATER NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976137

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975904

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS ON PREMISES: THE HOT WATER WAS DISCONNECTED AT THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SUSHI PREP LINE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MAIN FOOD PREP LINE. PLUMBER WAS ONSITE TO TURN ON THE HOT WATER AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINKS AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 85F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NEVER TURN OFF HOT WATER AT ANY SINKS ON PREMISES. HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE FRONT TABLE NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1948550 ON AUGUST 2, 2016: (32) REPAIR BOTH LEAKING CONDERNSER UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. (38) MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN THE PREP AREA. FACILIY NOW HAS 7 DAYS TO REPAIR PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO THE LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE TOILET HANDLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UPON FLUSHING TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948550

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE ICE SCOOP LYING DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP TO PREVENT INDIRECT CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BOTH LEAKING CONDERNSER UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN THE PREP AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947094

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD AND ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, ICE MACHINE, AND ICE BIN USED FOR CONSUMPTION. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THE CONDERSER IS LEAKING CONDENSATION ONTO AN OPEN BUCKET OF NOODLES AND FRUIT STORED UNDER THE CONDERSER. FOOD ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN. ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED PINK, BROWN, AND BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF AN ICE BIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED IN THE ICE BIN MENTIONED ABOVE. NO PERSONAL DRINKS OR ANY ITEMS SHALL BE STORED IN AN ICE BIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY BURNED THE ICE FROM THE BIN, DETAIL CLEANED INTERIOR SURFACE, AND RELOCATED PERSONAL DRINK ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE ICE SCOOP LYING DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP TO PREVENT INDIRECT CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, THE SODA GUN & HOLSTER BEHIND THE BAR, AND THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE REAR PREP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN THE PREP AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588834

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN SLIDING DOORS TO THE SUSHI REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN SERVICE STATIONS AND BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,FRYERS AND COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS, BEHIND THE BAR AREA, UNDER THE WOK STATION, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN OVERHEAD VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS AS NEEDED. ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN SERVICE AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE WOK STATION AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RESTORE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE 1ST FLOOR OFFICE/LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588686

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF RAW FISH AT 57-62 DEGREES F, 10LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 53.2 DEGREES F AND 3LBS OF SUSHI AT 57.2-82.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED TWO HAND SINKS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR SINKS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. ALSO NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED WASTE WATER FROM FAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING ONTO PINEAPPLES STORED BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD PINEAPPLES AND TO REPAIR LEAK. ALSO NOTED A KNIFE, A CUTTING BOARD, BOTTLES OF JUICE, AND CONTAINERS OF FRUIT BEING STORED INSIDE CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE AND PROPERLY PROTECT DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE HALLWAY, THE REAR HALLWAY NEAR EMPLOYEE LOCKERS, ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BAR AREA,IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN SLIDING DOORS TO THE SUSHI REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN SERVICE STATIONS AND BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,FRYERS AND COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS, BEHIND THE BAR AREA, UNDER THE WOK STATION, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN OVERHEAD VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS AS NEEDED. ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN SERVICE AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE WOK STATION AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RESTORE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE 1ST FLOOR OFFICE/LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199384

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER LEAKING FROM COOLER BEHIND BAR ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. BROKEN "OUT OF ORDER" URINAL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199369

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES.OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CITATION #H000090522.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SUSHI RICE USED TO MAKE READY TO EAT SUSHI ROLLS AT 70.1F IN CONTAINER AT SUSHI PREP STATION. ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO DOCUMENTATION FOR TESTING OF SUSHI RICE FOR PROPER PH LEVEL. RICE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SUCH DOCUMENTATION AND TESTING OF SUSHI RICE. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS CUT VEGETABLES AT 54.3F, 1 LB COOKED TOFU AT 54.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.2F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED.MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $500.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CITATION #H000090522.

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION. SUSHI PREP COOK USING DIRTY TOWEL TO WIPE OFF SUSHI PREP KNIFE ON COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR ALL WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE. ALSO OBSERVED SUSHI PREP COOK LEAVE COOKS LINE, WASH HANDS AND ARMS INSIDE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SOAP OR USING TOWEL, THEN RE-ENTER SUSHI PREP LINE AND PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CITATION #H000090523.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE AREA, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES AND REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIALS IE: DIRTY LINEN TOWELS HANGING THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS TO DRY AND CLEAN ALL DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS FOUND WITH FOOD DEBRIS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. CITATION #H000090523.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON SHELVING UNDER GRILL ON SUSHI PREP COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DIRTY INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE STORED CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT WATER BEHIND BAR AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT TURN OFF. MUST REPAIR. WATER LEAKING FROM COOLER BEHIND BAR ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. INTERIOR OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN "OUT OF ORDER" URINAL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1365284

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BULBS NOT SHATTER PROOF AT BUFFET TABLE FIXTURES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1365270

Location recorded for this inspection · BAISI THAI · 900 N MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 FRUIT FLIES BY DISHMACHINE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT DRY STORAGE AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.OLD CONTAINERS.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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  • TEUSCHER CHOCOLATE CHICAGO900 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • METROMART900 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS LLC900 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • CORNER BAKERY CAFE900 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    FailInspected
  • KING CAFE GOURMET & GO900 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • HERBAN GOURMET900 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1043118.

Food Inspections

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