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THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE

5353 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60646

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562820

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE · 5353 W DEVON 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556077

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE · 5353 W DEVON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500763

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE · 5353 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366756

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE · 5353 W DEVON 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
2304426

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE · 5353 W DEVON 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

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand sink in the prep area by 2 compartment prep sink. Instructed to install with hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide paper towel and hand soap. Priority Foundation 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: All ready to eat TCS food inside the walk in cooler that is held over 24 hours must be properly labeled and dated with expiration date. (7 days from preparation date). Priority Foundation 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: All dry bulk food containers including spices must be properly labeled with common name outside the container.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: All food stocks stored on the floor must be elevated 6" off the floor or provide raised shelving to store such items.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: All wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: All clean utensils, pots, pans, food containers, bowls, must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent possible contamination and dust build-up.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Must defrost the interior bottom shelve of the 2 door reach in freezer with ice accumulated and maintain.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Must clean and sanitize interior bottom shelve of the reach in freezers (with food debris) and maintain.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Unisex washroom waste receptacles must have a cover or lid for feminine items.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Floor behind the cooking equipment with grease and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Filters on the hood in the cook line with grease build-up. Must clean and maintain.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: All certified food sanitation manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150228

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE · 5353 W DEVON AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2146181

Location recorded for this inspection · THE ELEPHANT THAI CUISINE · 5353 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN OF AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.--------MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR (EMPLOYEE) WASHROOM.

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How results compare in ZIP 60646

82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2559648.

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