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5348 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60646
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE · 5348 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE · 5348 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving racks in kitchen prep area, storage room need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, and in rear storage room under racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning by prep counter area, and 3 compartment sink area not clean need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, dining area need cleaning.
Location recorded for this inspection · THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE · 5348 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi and single use containers not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Fan covers in walk-in cooler and exterior between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase in rear and in storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling in rear storage room not maintained. Instructed to remove chipped paint and repaint walls. Ceiling, light ventilation covers in prep and toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Location recorded for this inspection · THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE · 5348 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Stove, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in corners and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean including furnace room.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Corners and behind storage racks not maintained. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate stock 6inches or higher.
Local context · Chicago
82 of 103 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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1478070.
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