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CHAI ASIAN BISTRO

4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE · Chicago, IL 60646

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHAI ASIAN BISTRO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593980

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583376

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583034

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACK/CREVICE IN PREP AREA BETWEEN UNUSED 3-DOOR COOLER AND TABLE TOP. MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565376

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELF IN REAR NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SHELF.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER COOKING AREA AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565273

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523131

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE

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 PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50.4F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. SALAD DRESSING FOUND AT 48.0F, SMOKED SALMON FOUND AT 53.1F, CRAB MEAT FOUND AT 50.2F, RAW FISH FOUND AT 53.6F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 51.8F, BEEF FOUND AT 47.1F, MARINATED CHICKEN FOUND AT 48.9F, TOFU FOUND AT 57.9F AND POTSTICKERS FOUND AT 43.9F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOOD IS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS AT A COST OF $190.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 49.6F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/13/2019, REPORT #2293535. #58-CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522251

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293535

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 OURS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE BAR AREA.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD ,DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED PRODUCE/VEGETABLES WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED BEHIND AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD, FILTERS IN THE COOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116426

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (NEXT TO ONE DOOR) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD OR DRAIN RACK FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AND BOILER ROOM. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015560

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951380

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON 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 some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in reach in cooler.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear kitchen area by dish machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976630

Location recorded for this inspection · CHAI ASIAN BISTRO · 4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDE OF COOKING CANOPY/HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HANGING GREASE AND DUST IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND IN REAR PREP AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOM) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WASHCLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN COBNTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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