OPART THAI HOUSE

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 54.2F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY INSPECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED AND ONCE MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected] TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46.1F-71.2F AND INCLUDED FOOD ITEMS: BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, CUT VEGETABLES, TOFU, CUT ONIONS, COCONUT MILK, SAUCES, POT STICKERS, DUMPLINGS AND SHRIMPS. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF AN APPROX. COMBINED WEIGHT OF 250LBS. VALUED AT $700 (PER OWNER.) INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS MULTI TASKING, HANDLING RAW FOODS, TOUCHING SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND PUTTING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, TOUCHING RAW FO0DS, BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD/SAUCES STORED IN OPEN LARGE CANS IN COOLERS FROM CANS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS AND RACKS IN ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND CAN OPENER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLO0R TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER (CLOSEST TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR)ARE NOT LEVEL AND HOLDING EXCESSIVE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/LEVEL FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS, TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKS. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE NOT CLEAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN(EXCESSIVE GREASE).

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #422269 ON 10/26/2010: #19 FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE SPILLS SURROUNDING GROUND, SPLATTERED ON WALLS, AND ACCUMULATING ON TOP OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES FROM OPART THAI RESTAURANT, EMPLOYEES FROM CAFE BIONDA, AND PROPERTY MAINTANENCE EMPLOYEES CLEANING SAID AREA AT THIS TIME. #29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #231311 ON 04/07/10 NOT CORRECTED: #32 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR PREP AREA. #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE COVING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. #41 INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS. MANAGER HAS INVOICE FROM KIN ON CONSTRUCTION CO. 3601 S. HALSTED STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60609 FOR THE FOLLOWING: INSTALLATION OF 2 SPLASH GUARDS AND FLOOR WALL BASE COVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY 11/08/10. MANAGER REMOVING UNUSED ITEMS FROM CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE POP AND MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS TO STORE ITEMS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BUILDUP THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT BAR.

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. REPLACE SOILED CEILING PANELS AND WIPE DOWN WALL AT REAR.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AT 56.1F AT TOP COMPARTMENT AND 57.7F AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF SAID UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 40F AND LOWER. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE SAID UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: RAW SHRIMP, BEEF, CHICKEN AT 48.5F, TOFU AT 56.3F, 24 EGGS AT 66.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE VALUE $50.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE RECEPTACLE LID WIDE OPEN WITH GREASE SPILLAGE, NOODLES, MANILLA CLAM SHELFISH TAG,FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE SPILLS SURROUNDING GROUND, SPLATTERED ON WALLS, AND ACCUMULATING ON TOP OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP LID CLOSED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR WITH DIRTY GLASSES SOAKING IN FIRST COMPARTMENT IN DIRTY, STAGNANT WATER WHICH IS UNABLE TO DRAIN DUE TO CLOGGED DRAIN. ALSO,MIDDLE COMPARTMENT NOT DRAINING WHEN WATER TURNED ON AND RUNNING INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLASSES FROM SAID SINK, UNCLOGG DRAINS AT SAID SINK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #231311 ON 04/07/10 NOT CORRECTED: #INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR PREP AREA, #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE WORN, STAINED DISH WASHING HOLDERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT BAR AREA, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT BAR, #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE SPILLS, #35 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UPPER WALLS AND CEILING AT KITCHEN AND WALLS AROUND HAND WASH SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE COVING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA, #36 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN, #41INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LITTER/DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE POP AND MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS TO STORE ITEMS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BUILDUP THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT BAR.

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. REPLACE SOILED CEILING PANELS, SEAL WALL NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD WHERE EXPOSED INSULATION LOCATED, WIPE DOWN WALL AT REAR.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TWO PREP COOLERS AT KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.0-52.4F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. MANAGER CALLED COOLING TECHNICIAN TO SERVICE SAID UNITS. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION TO REPAIR SAID PREP COOLERS.

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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE ABOVE SAID PREP COOLERS: 2LBS OF COOKED DUCK, 1LB OF COOKED PORK, AND 2 X DOZEN EGGS AT 53.5-55.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE $50.00. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSITRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSEREVED FOOD HANDLER/WAITRESS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES, THEN TOUCHING COMPUTER SCREEN,THEN SCOOPING COOKED RICE INTO BOWLS COMING IN CONTACT WITH BARE HANDS THAT WERE NOT WASHED AFTER CLEARING DIRTY DISHES/ COMPUTER SCREEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE AFTER MULTI-TASKING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING POT INSIDE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE HAND WASH SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL 7-38-010(A) ISSUED.

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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PACKAGED FOOD ITMES INSIDE FREEZER.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR PREP AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE WORN, STAINED DISH WASHING HOLDERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT BAR AREA, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, AND INTERIOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT BAR.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE SPILLS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UPPER WALLS AND CEILING AT KITCHEN AND WALLS AROUND HAND WASH SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE COVING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET/PIPING AT UTILITY SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LITTER/DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM FROM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.