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SIAM FOOD COMPANY

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

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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

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989900

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

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZER, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, STOVE, WOK STATION, ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, DEBRIS).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP,STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989517

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 71.6F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 2 DOZEN EGGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR A MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSISL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT AND IN CORNER NEAR STOVE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR WATER HEATER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LIDS OF BULK CONTAINERS OF DISH DETERGENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE, MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZER, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, STOVE, WOK STATION, ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, DEBRIS).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP,STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946758

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN CONTAINERS MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS, AND THE INTERIOR OF SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREA, THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THROUHGOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOK LINE. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS WASH ROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946321

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THE PREP COOLER AT 52 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 92LBS OF RAW AND COOKED CHICKEN,RAW AND COOKED BEEF, SHRIMP, AND BEAN SPROUTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.8-58 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 18

    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 AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM CLOSET,SCATTERED ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, ON STORAGE CARTS, IN THE BASEMENT, ALONG WALLS AND THROUHJOUT. ALSO NOTED 4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE DINING AREA,IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN CONTAINERS MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS, AND THE INTERIOR OF SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREA, THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THROUHGOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOK LINE. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS WASH ROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386466

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386458

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1386430 9/16/15 #16-OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY MOLD ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE ,ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL COOKED ITEMS (EGG ROLLS,SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEEF,PORK,ETC) IN ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS,CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED .MUST REMOVE ICE & COVER FOODS IN ALL COOLERS,LABEL & DATE,CLEAN & SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #18-OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA & BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,ROLLING CARTS,MOTOR OF PREP COOLER,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE,STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT AREA,ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM,ON FLOOR NEXT TO GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT AREA,BEHIND DOOR LEADING INTO KITCHEN.ALSO BASEMENT DOOR & BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MASSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLUTTER.CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/29/15#29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473703 6/13/14 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE,INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS,PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS.#34-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.#35-CLEAN & MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOODED AREA TO REMOVE GREASE.REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.#43-INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WASH CLOTHS,STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION OF MINIMUM OF 50PPM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (CRITICAL 7-42-090)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING TABLE PROPERLY.MUST REMOVE KNIFES FROM CONTAINER OF SCREW DRIVERS & OTHER ARTICLES AND STORE PROPERLY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER , POT & FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PAPER FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 2- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,LOWER STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT AREA,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.DELIME DISH MACHINE,CAMBROS,CEILING FANS.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,LOOSE & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AREA,KITCHEN AREA,HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS.MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN SAME AREAS & UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN REAR.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN PREP AREA & FURNANCE ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL AT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN,BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386430

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY MOLD ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND A RUBBER BAND ATTACHED TO A ROD INSIDE OF MACHINE SITTING ON TOP OF ICE.ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL COOKED ITEMS (EGG ROLLS,SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEEF,PORK,ETC) IN ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS,CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED .MUST REMOVE ICE & RUBBER BAND FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,COVER FOODS IN ALL COOLERS,LABEL & DATE,CLEAN & SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA & BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,ROLLING CARTS,MOTOR OF PREP COOLER,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE,STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT AREA.ALSO FRONT AND BASEMENT DOOR & BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MASSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLUTTER.CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/16/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473703 6/13/14 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE,INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS,PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS.#34-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.#35-CLEAN & MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOODED AREA TO REMOVE GREASE.REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.#43-INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WASH CLOTHS,STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION OF MINIMUM OF 50PPM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING TABLE PROPERLY.MUST REMOVE KNIFES FROM CONTAINER OF SCREW DRIVERS & OTHER ARTICLES AND STORE PROPERLY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER , POT & FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PAPER FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 2- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,LOWER STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT AREA,ALL STORAGE SHELVES.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,LOOSE & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AREA,KITCHEN AREA,HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS.MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL AT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN,BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1502073

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS/FREEZERS AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF TWO DOOR UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, WOK STATION, BURNER UNITS AND BOTTOM OF TABLE THAT BURNER SITS ON TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE PARTICLES OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473703

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

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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOODED AREA TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WASH CLOTHS; STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF A MINIMUM OF 50PPM.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473551

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING AGENT FLOWING THROUGH LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE; READING AT ZERO PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. READING MUST BE AT 100PPM AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING MUST BE DONE MANUALLY AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN FRONT AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOODED AREA TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WASH CLOTHS; STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF A MINIMUM OF 50PPM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335947

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

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155071

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL AND IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR REACH-IN COOLER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CONDIMENT TABLE NEAR PREP COOLER, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT BEHIND PREP COOLER, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN BASE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR DISH MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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