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SILOM12 THAI BUCKTOWN

1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SILOM12 THAI BUCKTOWN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630070

Location recorded for this inspection · SILOM12 THAI BUCKTOWN · 1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE PREP AREA HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, NOTED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED MANGO STICKY RICE BUNDLES AS WELL AS 4 LBS COOKED RICE STORED IN THE FOLLOWING COOLING UNITS IN PREP REFRIGERATOR AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ITEMS COOKED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PIC DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATON ISSUED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE SET SILVERWARE IN PLACE ON TABLES IN DINING AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN BASMENT PREP AREA INSIDE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BEWTEEN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953574

Location recorded for this inspection · SILOM12 THAI BUCKTOWN · 1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: Found several potentially hazardous items without labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous or prepped foods with name and date. Must label all bulk food items with name.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found heavily soiled cutting boards with deep groves. Instructed to resurface or replace.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Found several items stored directly on floor in basement dry storage room and in walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inch above the ground to allow proper cleaning.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Instructed to provide stem thermometers to test food temperature. Also advised to provide thermometers on interiors of all coolers and freezer in a conspicuous place.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found wiping cloths improperly stored. All wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution (in a clean container). Must maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442114

Location recorded for this inspection · SILOM12 THAI BUCKTOWN · 1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS, DISHES IN KITCHENFOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325174

Location recorded for this inspection · SILOM12 THAI BUCKTOWN · 1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT. ALSO MUST LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTE A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1367333

Location recorded for this inspection · SILOM12 THAI BUCKTOWN · 1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS, ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT, PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THICK WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO MUST SEAL ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE GREASY.MUST CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKS WERE NOTED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREAS,WALL ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA ALONG THE BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FINISHED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
586264

Location recorded for this inspection · SILOM12 THAI BUCKTOWN · 1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659759

Location recorded for this inspection · SILOM12 THAI BUCKTOWN · 1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    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 WALK-IN-COOLER, NOT MAINTAINING TEMPS OF 40'F AND BELOW,AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 51F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL REPAIRED,MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40'F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH, #312-746-4240, FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS EGGS,CHEESES,RAW CHICKEN.INSIDE THE SAID WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS, RANGING BETWEEN 46.5'F-50.2'F.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROXIMATELY 90#'S.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$160.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 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.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 32

    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.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS.

  • 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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 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.FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    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.MUST REPAIR CRACKS WERE NOTED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREAS,WALL ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA ALONG THE BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FINISHED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491193

Location recorded for this inspection · SILOM12 THAI BUCKTOWN · 1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
483197

Location recorded for this inspection · SILOM12 THAI BUCKTOWN · 1846-1848 N MILWAUKEE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEFORE LICENSE REINSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED NO FOOD ON PREMISIES.

  • 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. NO PEST CONTROL CONTRACT OR REPORT FOUND ON FACILITY AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR DOORS WITH 1/2"OPENINGS.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OLD DISH MACHINE FROM PREVIOUS OWNER WAS REMOVED,AND THE NEW ONE IS IN KITCHEN,AND NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED,NOT ABLE TO CHECK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON ON TOILET BOWLS AND SEATS,ON 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR FRONT SERVING AREA,MOP SINK,AND CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT REAR DINING CORNER PERP/SERVING AREA.

  • 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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,STAIRWELLS,AND IN DINING AREAS WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.ALSO MUST SEAL ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BSMT.

  • 35

    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. INSTRUSTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CILING TILES IN BASEMENT,AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS AND IN BSMT.

  • 38

    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 PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR PREP AREA,REPAIR FUACETS DRIPPING ON 3COMP.SINKS AT THE BAR AND IN KITCHEN,AND SLOW DRAINING ON HAND WASH SINK REAR DINING PREP AREA.

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