THE THAI GRILL

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15--- OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE TO THE GARBAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN DOOR , SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- OBSERVED ALL FLOORS BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, PREP, DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --- NOTED UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ON FLOORS UNDER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY DRY THEIR HANDS AFTER WASHING HANDS AT HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE HOLDING BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN A BOWL ON THE SHELVING UNIT USED TO STORE DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW MEATS USING APPROVED METHODS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOODS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP BULK FOODS LABELED WITH THEIR COMMON NAMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE DOOR LEADING OUTSIDE TO THE GARBAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN DOOR , SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY APRONS AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES ARE IMPROPERLY STORED IN A DIRTY CONTAINER WITH OTHER STORED ITEMS SUCH AS WRITING PENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND PREP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.---- OBSERVED ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DIRTY DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST/PAINT/ CLEAN.--- EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, PREP, DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. --- NOTED UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ON FLOORS UNDER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.--- CARDBOARD BEING USED AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AND AS CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11-OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR MEAT IN FREEZER NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE, SUGAR, FLOUR). MUST LABEL FOOD ITEM WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN PREP COOLER AT SMOOTHIE STATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR MEAT IN FREEZER NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND VOMIT SPILL KIT WITH SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NORO VIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN INSIDE MENU RAW UNDERCOOKED FOOD.( TIGER CRY STEAK, EGGS,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL AROUND/BEHIND VENTILATION HOOD AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT DINING AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 FRONT COUNTER 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL AROUND/BEHIND VENTILATION HOOD AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED, NOT DISPENSING PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZER. ABOVE 200ppm AVAILABLE CHLORINE. MUST HAVE UNIT REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-14-17,REPORT# 2028422. #18-STILL OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. THREE ADULT ROACHES ON TOP PREP TABLE BETWEEN KNIVES AND RED CUTTING BOARD, ON WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE AND SHELF BETWEEN THE CONDIMENTS BOTTLES, AND ABOVE THE ELECTRICAL BOX IN THE KITCHEN.SOUTH WALL FOUR BABY ROACHES,THREE ADULT ROACHES COMING OUT FROM SEAMS, DOORS AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.ROACHES IN THE MIDDLE OF FOLDED LINEN ON TOP THE SHELF WERE FOOD IS STORED. ADULTS ROACHES ON THE HINGES OF THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BY THE DISH MACHINE. FOUR ADULT ROACHES BETWEEN THE WALL AND PIPES BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, TWO ADULT ROACHES AND BABY ROACHES BEHIND THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND ON WALL AT SAME LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA SURFACES AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HOOD AND FILTERS ARE GREASY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. GRIMES AND SPILLAGE ON BOTH GREASE TRAPS, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPING FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASETRAP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT COVERS ABOVE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT COVERS WALL TILES BEHIND THE SHELF WITH OPENINGS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE ROACHES EGG SACK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SEAL ALL OPENING AND CREVICES ON WALLS IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE ON CEILING BY THE DISH MACHINE AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REACH-IN COOLERS(ONE DOOR AND THREE DOOR COOLERS)AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE.ONE DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.6F TO 51F; THREE DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.F-46,5F AND 47.8F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO UNITS :COOKED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE. BOTH UNIT "TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER: BOILED COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50F-51.3F,COOKED BROCCOLI AT TEMP PF 75.7F; COOKED CARROTS AT TEMP OF 67.7F. PARTIALLY COOKED RANGOON(FILLED WITH CREAM CHEESE) AT TEMP OF 49.1F; DICED WATERMELON AT TEMP OFF 46.2F. STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER.POUND 25,VALUE 100 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE/COOKING FOOD. EMPLOYEE REPORTED IN PREP AREA TIED BANDANA ON HIS HEAD ,ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WIPING PREP TABLE,AND WORK STATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE THAT JUST HAD TIED BANDANA ON HIS HEAD WITHOUT HAND WASHING AND WITH BARE HANDS GRABBING READY TO EAT FOOD(CARROTS,ETC),AND FROM DISPLAY COOLER AND PUT THEM ON TOP RICE AND OTHER FOOD FOR CUSTOMER,ALSO GRABBED CUT TOFU FROM ONE CONTAINER TO STORE TO ANOTHER.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER/OWNER ON HAND WASHING AND FOOD GLOVE PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOT USED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER.UNIT PRESENTLY NOT IN USE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION " INSTRUCTED NOT USE.REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLAION:7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES,IN PREP,DISH ROOM(25 DROPPINGS),STORAGE(30 DROPPINGS) AND FRONT AREA(15 DROPPINGS).UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE, ALONG BASEBOARD WALL, CORNER AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IN DISH ROOM.WE OBSERVED LIVE ADULTS ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND THE PAPERS HANGED ON WALL AND UNDER THE PLASTIC CONTAINER ABOVE THE PREP TABLE BY THE DISH ROOM. NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND LIVE ROACHES.MUST CLEAN,AND SANITIZE PREP,STORAGE DISH ROOM AND FRONT COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:ON FLOORS,UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ON SHELVES,INSIDE THE COOLERS FREEZER ETC,ALUMINUM FOIL USED HAS LINER IN COOKING EQUIPMENTS.SOME OF THE CARDBOARDS ARE EXTREMELY GREASY AND BROKEN.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. NEED TO REMOVE GREASY ,STICKY LINERS AT EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN MOP SINK(GRIMES),GREASE TRAPS.INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER EXCESS FOOD.COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE.HOOD AND FILTERS ARE GREASY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT,MUST SEAL ALL COVING/BASEBOARD /IN PREP AND DISH ROOM

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GREASY ON WALLS BY THE HOOD NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL HOT WATER MUST BE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAD SINK IN PREP AREA. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,NEED TO PROVIDE.VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT WITH DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED WASHROOMS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK,MUST PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSEERVED WASHED AND DRIED A RED SHIRT, PINK SOCK,AND A BROWN CLOTH BAG HANGED ON THE LINE WHICH WAS TIED BETWEEN THE DISHMACHINE AND PIPE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINE ,NO PERSONAL CLOTHING MUST BE WASHED ON PREMISES.