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SNAIL THAI CUISINE

1649 E 55TH ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SNAIL THAI CUISINE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641895

Location recorded for this inspection · SNAIL THAI CUISINE · 1649 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT REAR PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1502079

Location recorded for this inspection · SNAIL THAI CUISINE · 1649 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE METAL OR RUBBER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK AND REFRAIN FROM USING PLASTIC TO HOLD IN WATER WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A MOP UP AGAINST THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST STORE MOP ON A HANGING RACK IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND NOT BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395979

Location recorded for this inspection · SNAIL THAI CUISINE · 1649 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NEEDS A LITTLE CLEANING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SOME WATER ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST FROM CEILING FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319350

Location recorded for this inspection · SNAIL THAI CUISINE · 1649 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE WOK STATION INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE WATER AND DEAD ROACH FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319333

Location recorded for this inspection · SNAIL THAI CUISINE · 1649 E 55TH 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP NEXT TO WOK STATION,ALONG WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN HALLWAY AND BEHIND STORAGE CART IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO WOK STATION AND IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE WOK STATION INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE WATER AND DEAD ROACH FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670781

Location recorded for this inspection · SNAIL THAI CUISINE · 1649 E 55TH 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 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. CLEAN ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670565

Location recorded for this inspection · SNAIL THAI CUISINE · 1649 E 55TH 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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 67.2F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WOODEN LEDGE ALONG WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER, ONE LIVE ROACH NEAR SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 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. CLEAN ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

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154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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