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BAISI THAI

900 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BAISI THAI on .

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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.

Official inspection record

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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138306

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: FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS SCOOPS NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, MOLDY INSULATION, POOR INSULATION COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DEFROST ICE IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVES THRU-OUT, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE INTERIOR, WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR, PREP TABLES INTRERIOR, DISH WASHING AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM WITH BAD ODERS, NOT VENTED PROPERLY, DIRTY FLOORS, SINKS AND COMMODE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB IS LOOSE, 3 COMP SINK FAUCET( RIGHT SIDE) IS HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DIRTY UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUCH ITEMS FROM KITCHEN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569289

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: ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT BAR HANDSINK-MUST PROVIDE. MISSING PORTION OF SNEEZEGUARDS AT BOTH ENDS & AT MIDDLE SECTION OF THE BUFFET TABLE MUST BE PROVIDED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR FLOOR OF MOST REACH-IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS, DRAINS OF 3-COMP SINK AT BAR, NEED CLEANING-DUE TO FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & UNDER RACKS (FOR SOY SAUCE/RICE) IN REAR HALLWAY-NEED DETAILED CLEANING DUE TO GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL LEAKY FAUCETS AT HANDSINKS MUST BE FIXED. CONDENSATION PIPES OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE INSULATED. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT ATTIC AREA MUST BE REMOVED OR KEPT CLEAN & COVERED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176958

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
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176826

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: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. SUSHI CASE AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREEES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CASE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN CORRECTED CNTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED FOR IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SUSHI FISH 44.6 - 49.4 DEGREES, SUSHI ROLLS 57.3 DEGREES TOTAL VALUE $140.00 15 LBS

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH WATER TURNED OFF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WAS HANDS. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. FILL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY AND DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY. FRUIT FLIES WERE NOTED AT DISH AREA AND STORAGE AREA. (10-12 FLIES) DRAIN FLIES NOTED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND SIDE SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT SUSHI AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND ODORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR AT P-TRAP AND AT FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. LEAK AT CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED. ALL ICE BUILD-UP MUST BE REMOVED. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

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