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SIAM FOOD COMPANY

1639-1643 E 55TH ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SIAM FOOD COMPANY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638500

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. IMPROPER: CHICKEN AT 50.1F AND RICE AT 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 55.0 AT PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGSIN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 49

    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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614354

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE GRILLS AND STORAGE SHELVING NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594828

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN THE FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 SMALL REFRIGERATORS WITH ICE BUILD UP IN THE TOP FREEZER COMPARTMENT. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT A DISH WASHING MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE SPICES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583381

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN THE FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH DOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHE EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582676

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: EXPIRED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SANITATION CERTIFICATE. HAS A SERV SAFE ISSUED SEPTEMBER 2022; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY CERTIFICATE OR VERIFICATION OF PAYMENT THROUGH RECIPROCITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN THE FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH DOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHE EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523665

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKET AT COOLER DOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522058

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521895

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 10, 2021. #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. #45 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT TO PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMMULATED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS AND BOTTOM SURFACES OF GRILL AND STOVE; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION PENALTY 7-42-090.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511139

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 12, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #45 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT TO PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. #49 OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED ACCUMMULATED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS AND BOTTOM SURFACES OF GRILL AND STOVE; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373632

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT TO PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS AND BOTTOM SURFACES OF GRILL AND STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316210

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: No employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASH ROOM USED BY WOMEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers, DATED 12/6/2018 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2241169 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2241169

Location recorded for this inspection · SIAM FOOD COMPANY · 1639-1643 E 55TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: Observed no City of Chicago certified food manager on site while TCS foods (rice, beef, noodles, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: No employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand washing sign near hand washing sink. Must provide signage on how to properly wash hands in plain view at hand sink. Must maintain same.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Observed uncooked eggs in metal container inside prep cooler at improper temperatures ranging from 45.1F - 51.7F. Must keep all TCS foods at 41F or less (or 135F or more) at all times. Denatured eggs were discarded during inspection. Estimated value of 2 lbs of eggs is $5. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed no labels on any TCS foods in all refrigeration. Must label all TCS foods with common name and Discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Observed excessive grease build up on ventilation hood above cooking line. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Observed poor lighting in kitchen area, and inside all refrigeration. Must provide adequate lighting in kitchen. Must provide lights inside all refrigeration too allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

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