DAO THAI RESTAURANT

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-56 F. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 8 POUNDS PARTIALLY COOKED RICE NOODLE, 5 POUNDS TOFU, 8 POUNDS CHICKEN, 1 POUND CUT LEAFY GREENS, AND 2 POUNDS EGGS ($100) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED 1 2 DOOR COOLER AND DOWNSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN STAIRS LEADING TO BASMENT STORAGE AREANOTED UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT WALL HAS 8" HOLE AND MISSING TILES IN WALL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT, ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container not labeled ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label and maintain.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using disposable container in food production, instructed to use proper utensils.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Shelves in kitchen and walk-in cooler covered with aluminum foil and cardboard, instructed to remove.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Food handler with expired food handlers certificates, instructed to obtain valid ones.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Drain line for condensation in basement walk-in cooler not connected, instructed to connect and maintain.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: utensils in-use stored in standing water room temp, instructed to keep in a clean dry container.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PIPES BEHIND COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: missing grout between floor tiles under dish washing sink. instructed to re-grout

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO face covering/vaccine signs posted at front entrance nor inside restaurant. instructed to post . No citation issued.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: No written procedure for face mask and vaccine card enforcement. instructed to obtain. no citation issued.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO face covering/vaccine signs posted at front entrance nor inside restaurant. instructed to post . No citation issued

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: Not asking dine in customer for proof of vaccination. instructed to ask.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: IMPROPER THAWING, FOUND FROZEN SHRIMP BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE, IE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTER, COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PIPES BEHIND COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL KIT FOR THE CLEANING OF VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENCES, FOR THE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE CLEAN-UP KIT MUST BE EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED THE KIT AND PROCEDURE MUST CONTAIN AT LEAST GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. -

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. LIGHTING MUST BE AT LEAST 50 FOOT CANDLES IN ALL PREP AREAS WHERE KNIVES AND OTHER POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS EQUIPMENT IS HANDLED. -

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, BAR AREA, AND TEA SERVICE AREA WITHOUT SOAP. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCF FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCF FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH BA DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY TO THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK DISCLOSING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE RISK TO FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 DEAD ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS CARDBOARD, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROOMS AND DUST PANS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/MOLD BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE SANITIZER AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND WALL AT FRONT JUICE PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR KNIVES AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/MOLD BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA (BY ENTRANCE OF REAR PREP AREA). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.