JIN THAI CUISINE

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MANAGER SUPPLIED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN IN ACCESSIBLE WITH 2 MOP BUCKETS BLOCKING SINK. OWNER WAS INSTRUCTED TO MOVE MOP BUCKETS AND KEEP HAND SINK FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. OWNER SUPPLIED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON 2 DOOR STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER AND 2 DOOR STAND UP REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH TORN GASKETS. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO WATER LINE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON THE INTAKE WATER LINE FOR THE HOSE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN ENTRY OF KITCHEN CRACKED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOOR IN NEED OR GROUT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA INLCUDING NEAR DISH MACHINE, MOP SINK AND BEHIND COOKING LINE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND BATHROOM AREAS OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. FOOD MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE FLOOR. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HOUSING OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION....ALSO NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE (2) 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGING ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE WITH OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS....MUST ALSO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE OVEN DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE PIPING WITH ATTACHED HOSE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE NOTED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES WHERE THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED UNLOCKED BOX FREEZER IN THE HALLWAY AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WOMANS WASHROOM WHERE THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS TO THE FOODS INSIDE THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FREEZER OR PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE KITCHENS HVAC CLOSET, 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE WOK LINE AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. OPEN GAPS ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE. OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. OBSERVED KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR BEING USED NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE DOOR SIDE. HOLES IN THE MESH SCREEN AND SCREEN SEALED TO THE DOOR WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR ROACHES AND FLIES. SEAL ALL OPEN GAPS ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREENED DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, NO HOLES OR TAPE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE RICE COOKER HANDLE. MUST REPLACE COOKER HANDLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE OVEN DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR UNDER WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHENS HVAC CLOSET.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING AT THE WALL NEXT TO THE HVAC CLOSET. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. REPLACE FALLING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE PIPING WITH ATTACHED HOSE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS GINGER CHICKEN,SPICY BASIL BEEF,THAI ROASTED CHICKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. ROONGSEANG SUPACHOKH ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:35PM DURING INSPECTION.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BOTH CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL THREE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE KITCHEN PREPARING/COOKING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND GREASE DRIPPAGE THAT IS HANGING FROM THE INTERIOR VENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AND BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION (50-100 PPM CHLORINE) IN BETWEEN USE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR ATTACHED TO THE SAME REAR EXIT DOOR MENTIONED ABOVE. BOTH DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE FOOD CART IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING TILE NEAR THE DUCT WORK TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILE FOR MISSING CEILING PANEL.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP THE LID OF SAID CONTAINER.GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-31-2013, REPORT #1235904 #30- BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS #32- OBSERVED 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND COO KLINE DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. #42-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY STILL OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GRIMES ON EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STAGNATED WATER AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND COOKLINE DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN GASKETS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL (BY MOP SINK) COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR HANDLE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.