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MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT

555 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

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Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577175

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359958

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON THE EDGES OF EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359577

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OF SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA , THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS.. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS OF SHRIMP @ 68.0F STORED IN COLD HOLD UNIT OF COOK LINE, 6LBS OF GROUND CHICKEN @ 100F , AND 7LBS OF COOKED NOODLES WITH SAUCE @92.7F BOTH STORED IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOK LINE, 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN @80.0F LOCATED UNDER SHELF OF PREP TABLE, AND 4LBS OF BOILED EGGS @48.4F STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA (OLD SUSHI BAR STATION).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS , CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF UPRIGHT FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON THE EDGES OF EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279999

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OF SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE CHICKEN AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS/RTE FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ONSITE AND STORED OVER 24 HRS. IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN REAR PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT PLATES AT HOT FOOD LINE AND GLASSES STORED AT BEVERAGE WAIT STATION NEXT TO THE LIQUOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK, STOVE, AND GRILL, AND UTENSIL/DISH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FOR CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144292

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in rice cooker on front cook line. 101.2f, 2lbs of cooked white rice, at a value of $5.00 56.7f, .50lb of tofu in 1 door cooler, at a value of $5.00 Manager stated total weight of 2.5 lbs at approximately value of $10 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no certified food service manager on site during inspection while potential hazardous foods, eggs, cooked chicken, sliced beef, etc. were being prepared and or served. Instructed to have a certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation #7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed wire shelving racks in Pepsi cooler in rear adjacent to walk in cooler with rust stains. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995785

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

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: Found potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc.) without proper label in several cold holding/coolers. Observed dry goods (table sauces, crushed peanuts, etc.) without proper label. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date when held more than 24 hours. Must label all dry goods with name when not stored in orginal container. Must maintain same.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Found bowls used to scoop dry goods (crushed peanuts, soy sauces, etc.) stored inside the product. Must use scoop and have handles stored properly with handle outside food product, or store utensils in a separate, clean container, outside the food product. Must maintain same.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found small amount of pink, slimy, mold like residue on the bottom lip of ice machine chute. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed floor drain not covered near dish area. Must provide proper cover or screen to prevent pest entry. Observed strong odor of sewage gas from this drain in the floor. Must detail clean/treat this area and minimize odor. Must maintain same.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed many coolers without thermometers inside. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976524

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED ON ICE IN THE COOK LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TOFU, 99 DEGREES, 5 LBS/$20; BEEF, 71 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$20; EGGS, 58 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$5. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OILY RESIDUE IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD PARTICLES AND RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR AND PIPES SURROUNDING THE COOK LINE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOD DRAIN. NOTED THE TILE COVING MISSING AT THE RIGHTMOST CORNER OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COVING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE WASTE PIPING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE LEAK WAS REPAIRED ON SITE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1764009

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

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: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE RIGHTMOST LIGHT IN THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK IN THE SUSHI AREA CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOOD. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763531

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

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: ON SITE FOR REINSPECTION OF SMALL FLYING INSECTS. THE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN ABATED. HOWEVER, DURING TODAY'S REINSPECTION, I OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY IN TNE KITCHEN: NOTED 4 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND 4 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT COUNTER PREP COOLER, IN THE FRUIT FREEZER AND IN THE SUSHI BAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PEN SIZED HOLE IN THE GROUT IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE GROUT AND TILES NEAR THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER, ALONG THE WALL TOWARD THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PATCHES OF WALL COVERING SPLITTING AT THE SEAMS AND DETACHING FROM THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVERS AT THE PORTS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FILM AND STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE RIGHTMOST LIGHT IN THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK IN THE SUSHI AREA CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOOD. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751853

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE OBSERVED BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON ICE THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE: CHICKEN, 88 DEGREES, 6LBS/$15; BEEF, 101 DEGREES, 6 LBS/$72; COOKED NOODLES, 119 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$10; RICE, 109 DEGREES, 1 LBS/$10. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO WRITTEN, COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A WRITTEN, COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (INCLUDING THE OPERATOR AND COMPANY IDPH LICENSE NUMBERS, RECENT INSPECTIONS AND A MAP OR LIST OF ANY BAIT STATIONS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED APPROX. 5 SMALL INSECTS UNDERNEATH THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT COUNTER PREP COOLER, IN THE FRUIT FREEZER AND IN THE SUSHI BAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PEN SIZED HOLE IN THE GROUT IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE GROUT AND TILES NEAR THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER, ALONG THE WALL TOWARD THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL, APPROX. 1 SQ. FT. LARGE IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED PATCHES OF WALL COVERING SPLITTING AT THE SEAMS AND DETACHING FROM THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVERS AT THE PORTS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FILM AND STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE RIGHTMOST LIGHT IN THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK IN THE SUSHI AREA CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOOD. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537284

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

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: NOTED AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING THE PROPER COVER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALSO, NOTED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW FOR A COMPLETE INSPECTION. MUST ALSO STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527774

Location recorded for this inspection · MY THAI - TAKUMI RESTAURANT · 555 W MADISON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.2-49.8 DEGREES F. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 49.2 DEGREES F AND NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SLICED LEMONS BEING STORED ON TOP OF CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE REAR ICE BIN. NOTED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE A LARGE SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER. ALSO NOTED FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. NOTED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE PRODUCE AND OTHER READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. ALSO, OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE EATING ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE USED AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF CONSUMABLE ICE, ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SANITIZE THE SUGAR BULK FOOD CONTAINER, AND DISCARD CONTAMINATED SUGAR. ALSO, ADVISED MANAGER ON PROEPR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO EAT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING THE PROPER COVER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALSO, NOTED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW FOR A COMPLETE INSPECTION. MUST ALSO STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60661

145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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