Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT on .
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Inspection ID
2355706
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
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.
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Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229299
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE NEEDED CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 NOTED THE NEWLY INSTALLED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213959
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE NEEDED CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11(A) NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA/BAR WITH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR FOOD ITEMS. MUST ALSO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR PROPER MONITORING OF PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -DIRTY FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ATHTE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. ALSO AT THE AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND -MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG WALLBASE AND CEILING AT THE PREP AREA - STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY AND HIDING PLACES FOR PEST, CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. -
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(A)(2) NOTED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #38: 6-501.112(C) NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALL BASE, ON SHELVES AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. #48: 4-302.14 NO CHLORINE TEST KIT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213661
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE NEED CHEMICALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-801.11(D) NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES MOVED FROM THE PREP TABLE TO THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, OPEN THE DOOR WITH GLOVES ON AND THEN BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PUTTING GARNISH ON A CUSTOMERS PLATE READY TO BE SERVED. SAME EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO CLEAN THE COUNTERTOP WITH SAME GLOVES AND PROCEEDED TO PREPARE VEGETABLES. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. STILL WHILE WEARING THE SAME GLOVES OPENED THE EXIT DOOR AND WENT OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA, TO THROW OUT GARBAGE AND CAME BACK TO THE PREP AREA, STILL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS ETC AND MUST ALWAYS WASH THEIR HANDS WHEN THEY CHANGE GLOVES OR MOVE FROM A PREP AREA AND BACK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11(A) NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112(C) NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALL BASE, ON SHELVES AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVES WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE COOKING STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR FOOD ITEMS. MUST ALSO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR PROPER MONITORING OF PEST.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11(A)2 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 NOTED NO TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOP AND BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -DIRTY FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ATHTE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. ALSO AT THE AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND -MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG WALLBASE AND CEILING AT THE PREP AREA - STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY AND HIDING PLACES FOR PEST, CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2079153
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
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: STORED KNIVES BETWEEN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION LIDS OF GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESS RUST,AND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH ROOM IS TIGHT WITH DIRTY,FILTHY NOT CLEANABLE STRINGS AND TOOLS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPAIR CAUSE OF THE GREASE TRAPS. BROKEN BASE AT INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE DOOR BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL FOOD CONTAINERS,AND ALL SURFACE OF SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR WITH EXCESS GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER PIPES.DEBRIS AND GRIMES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078740
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WASHING RISING AND STORING POTS ON METAL RACK.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. MANAGER SANITIZED POTS UPON MY REQUEST. 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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: OVER 40 DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE,AROUND FOOD CONTAINERS,UNDER RICE COOKER, ON TOP EXPOSED HAND SINK,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. OVER 20 DROPPINGS AT FRONT COUNTER UNDER AND ON TOP THE SHELVES.FURNACE AREA BY THE DISH ROOM: 10 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STORED KNIVES BETWEEN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION LIDS OF GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESS RUST,AND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH ROOM IS TIGHT WITH DIRTY,FILTHY NOT CLEANABLE STRINGS AND TOOLS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPAIR CAUSE OF THE GREASE TRAPS. BROKEN BASE AT INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE DOOR BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL FOOD CONTAINERS,AND ALL SURFACE OF SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR WITH EXCESS GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER PIPES.DEBRIS AND GRIMES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735169
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
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: LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER .
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734769
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1527737 DATED 3/11/15,NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOM REPORT #1527737 DATED 3/11/15 #33-FOUND ALL RUBBER GASKETS AROUND REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR. ALL GASKETS ARE EITHER RIPPED OR COMPLETELY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL RIPPED GASKETS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS THAT ARE NOT RIPPED AND MAINTAIN. #33-THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE KITCHEN ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COLD-HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR TWO-DOOR FREEZER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA. #35-OBSERVED A WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER MENTIONED THAT THE DAMAGED TILE WAS FROM A LEAK IN THE CEILING LAST SUMMER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN. #41-OBSERVED CLUTTER ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: TOP OF THE STAIRWELL THAT LEADS DOWN TO THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE BAR WHERE BOXES ARE STACKED AROUND THE SMALLER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN WHERE BOXES OF DRY FOODS ARE BEING STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNECCESSARY CLUTTER ITEMS, AND RE-ORGANIZE PERSONAL ITEMS AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER .
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS AND FRESH VEGETABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON THE TOP OF THE COOLER AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE SHELVE. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER, MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE LID OF THE RICE COOKER AND EXTERIOR PART OF THE RICE COOKER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. ONE BURNER STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE AREA WHERE THE BIG SCREEN TV IS LOCATED.(PERSONAL ITEMS. BOXES WITH TOOLS, DRUM, EMPTY BOTTLES, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS.ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527737
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN. THE SAME SINK MENTIONED ABOVE WAS OBSTRUCTED BY BOXES OF DRY FOOD AND FOOD UTENSIL ITEMS. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, AND PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED CLUTTER ITEMS IN FRONT OF THE SINK AND PROVIDED A NEW BOTTLE OF SOAP AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND A CLEAN CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARD IN A CLEAN SEPERATE AREA TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE BAR LEAKING CONDENSATION INTO A DRIP PAN ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALL RUBBER GASKETS AROUND REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR. ALL GASKETS ARE EITHER RIPPED OR COMPLETELY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL RIPPED GASKETS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS THAT ARE NOT RIPPED AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE KITCHEN ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COLD-HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR TWO-DOOR FREEZER, INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. INSRTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER MENTIONED THAT THE DAMAGED TILE WAS FROM A LEAK IN THE CEILING LAST SUMMER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: TOP OF THE STAIRWELL THAT LEADS DOWN TO THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE BAR WHERE BOXES ARE STACKED AROUND THE SMALLER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN WHERE BOXES OF DRY FOODS ARE BEING STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNECCESSARY CLUTTER ITEMS, AND RE-ORGANIZE PERSONAL ITEMS AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460143
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE COOKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460075
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND EXPOSED HAND NOT MAINTAINED,CLUGGED UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE, AND USE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM BY THE KITCHEN,KEEP SWING KITCHEN DOOR OPENED TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-27-2013,REPORT #1326584 #30-FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT). #32- WALK IN COOLER/PREP REACH IN COOLER SHELVES RUSTED. MUST PAINT/CLEAN RUSTED SHEVES. #33- OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #35- OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT ON WALL BEHIND DISWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL #42- FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS #43- ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS. TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THROUGHOUT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE COOKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326584
Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM CAFE,THAI RESTAURANT · 4712 N SHERIDAN RD
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: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WALK IN COOLER/PREP REACH IN COOLER SHELVES RUSTED. MUST PAINT/CLEAN RUSTED SHEVES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES/CORNERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT ON WALL BEHIND DISWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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