THAI URBAN KITCHEN.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. NOTED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1522509 ON 1/30/15 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS, CEILINGS,THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER SINKS AND FLYING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE LARGE RICE COOKER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT THE COFFEE STATION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE, ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS, IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN DISHWASHING AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE BULB IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE WASTE LINE FROM THE WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MAY NOT DRAIN WASTE WATER INTO A BUCKET. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED THE RIGHT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. PREMISES ONLY ABLE TO OBTAIN WATER FROM THE SPRAYER PORTION OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR THE MAIN FAUCET TO ALLOW HOT AND COLD WATER TO RUN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS IN BAR AREAS. PROPERLY STORE WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED A CRUSTY WHITE SUBSTANCE AND SLIMY BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCES ON THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE CONSUMABLE ICE STORED BELOW. MUST DISCARD ICE AND PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. NOTED READY TO EAT SAUCES, LETTUCE, TOMATOES, ONIONS AND CELERY BEING STORED UNDERNEATH RAW EGGS,BEEF AND CHICKEN IN A PREP COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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 ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS, CEILINGS,THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER SINKS AND FLYING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED 3 FLIES IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE LARGE RICE COOKER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT THE COFFEE STATION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE, ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS, IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN DISHWASHING AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE BULB IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE WASTE LINE FROM THE WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MAY NOT DRAIN WASTE WATER INTO A BUCKET. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED THE RIGHT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. PREMISES ONLY ABLE TO OBTAIN WATER FROM THE SPRAYER PORTION OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR THE MAIN FAUCET TO ALLOW HOT AND COLD WATER TO RUN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS IN BAR AREAS. PROPERLY STORE WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM (8/6OZ. PORK PACKS) IN PREP AREA AT 56.7 DEGREES F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT. 3 LBS., AND VALUE $10.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; EMPLOYEE ARRIVE AT WORK, ENTER PREP AREA BEGIN PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH GARBAGE, FACE AND SERVING PLATES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BLOW INTO GLOVES TO PLACE ON HANDS WITH NO HANDWASHING INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK UNACCESSIBLE AT PREP AREA WITH THAWING FOOD ITEM IN PAN WITHIN SINK UNDER RUNNING WATER. HAD PAN OF FOOD REMOVED, INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON PREMISES AT DISHWASHING AREA AND AT REAR. ALSO NOTED LIVE MOUSE AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA ALONG EAST WALL AT CORNER. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT FAR EAST DOOR AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT SUSHI STATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REPLACE OR PAINT RUSTY SHELVES WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT, IN WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. SEAL /REPLACE CRACKED MISSING TILES WHERE FLOOR MEETS WALL IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING TILES, LIGHT PANELS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA MUST HAVE/WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 20 LIVE ROACHS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE/ELIMINATE ROACHS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST ICE FREEZER BOX TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT WALK-IN COOLER FAN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA AND REMOVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN AN ADEQUATE CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents and other vermin/insect infestations. Mouse droppings were found around sushi bar and dining room inside wall heating units. 6 live small flies were found on top and around the grease trap by the dish washing area and west wall near wok and cooking equipment. Also, live flies around walk-in cooler/freezer and dry storage room on food containers. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage, wash and sanitize surfaces.

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. THE KITCHEN IS GREASY AND DIRTY THROUGHOUT. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS, SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND UNDERNEATH UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE BAR ICE BINS.

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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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. THE WALLS IN PREP AREA, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE ARE DUSTY AND GREASY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE HOT KITCHEN IS BACKING UP ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOOR, THE DISH SCRAPEING SINK LEAKS ONTO THE GREASE TRAP AND DIRTY WATER IS POOLED 1/4 " IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER DRAIN LEAKS ONTO THE FLOOR. REPAIR ALL PLUMBING TO CODE SO IT DOES NOT LEAK AND WASTE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. TICKET # H000072981 ISSUED, COURT DATE SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. 2:00 PM @ 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM # 112. SEE THE MAIL IN AND IN PERSON PAYMENT OPTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE TICKET.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. Over 200 mouse droppings were found around and under shelving and baseboards throughout the kitchen, sushi bar and food store room. 6 live cockroaches were found on top and around the grease trap by the dish washing area. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage. TICKET # H000072981 ISSUED, COURT DATE SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. 2:00 PM @ 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM # 112. SEE THE MAIL IN AND IN PERSON PAYMENT OPTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE TICKET.

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. THE KITCHEN IS GREASY AND DIRTY THROUGHOUT. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS, SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND UNDERNEATH UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE BAR ICE BINS.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE WALK IN COOLER HAS RUSTY SHELVES AND MOLDY BUILDUP ON THE COIL AND FAN COVER, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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. THE WALLS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA ARE FULL OF SMALLFLY FECES AND THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DUSTY AND GREASY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS INSTALLED IN THE HOT LINE COOLERS.