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THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT

2322 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618172

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1959239

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH AVE

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED NOODLES STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 50.4F TO 54.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED 30LBS OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED FROM 7/18/16 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE. 32 NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEENS WALLS AND SINK AND SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK. 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ON THE FLOOR AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. 35 NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION OF WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD OF STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETERS TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946733

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 48.2F, NOODLES (54.3F/50.9F/54.5F), EGGS 52.5F, TOFU 51.8F, CHICKEN 44.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 44 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID AND LIPS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEENS WALLS AND SINK AND SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ON THE FLOOR AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION OF WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD OF STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442026

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH 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: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 4-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,UTILTY ROLLING CARTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND ALL REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REMOVE SPILLS DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NEEDED AT THE 4-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325121

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH 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: NOTED A FEW FOOD FEW ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE FRONT STORAGE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (CRACK GLASS DOOR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED A FEW BURNT OUT LIGHTS: INSIDE REAR REACH IN COOLER AND ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1206449

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED OR DISPLAYED AS REQUIRED DURING THIS INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST B E LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED,ANY OPEN CAN FOODS MUST BE TRANSFERED TO CLEAN AND SANITARY MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT WEST WALL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1206433

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH AVE

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 INADEQUATE EQUIPMENTS,UTENSIL SANITATION. THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE DISPENSING "O" PPM OF SANITIZER.MUST REPAIR,INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST BE 100 PPM TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS. ALSO THE INTERIORS OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE CLEANED,SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX AT 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL AT [email protected] TAG REMOVAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF PEST APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON FLOORS,ALONG WALL BASES OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN,ALONG FLOORS,CORNERS OF CLUTTERED BAR AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS WERE NOTED TO MANAGER,ALSO THE IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE IS EXPIRED. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMNDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST B E LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED,ANY OPEN CAN FOODS MUST BE TRANSFERED TO CLEAN AND SANITARY MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,UTILTY ROLLING CARTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,KNIFE STORAGE ON WEST WALL ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: A SECTION OF CEILING OVER THE BAR AREA MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT WEST WALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679293

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670773

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH AVE

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 25 ON FLOORS IN CORNERS, ALONG WALL AREAS, STORAGE CLOSET ROOM NEAR REAR KITCHEN AREA, ON FLOORS UNDER COUNTER AT BAR SERVING AREA, INSTD. MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTERED, SEAL ALL OPENINGS WERE NOTED, MUST ALSO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLERS MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN FRONT INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER, BY SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585652

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585532

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH AVE

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND RODENT MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 25 ON FLOORS IN CLUTTERED STORAGE CLOSET ROOM AT REAR,ON FLOORS UNDER COUNTER AT BAR SERVING AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTD. MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,SEAL OPENINGS WERE NOTED,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. WILL BE BACK FOR REINSPECTION ON 7/1/11.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean and degrease the cooking equipment and surfaces in detail,interior panel ice machine,interior deep fryer,coolers.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
134265

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
134254

Location recorded for this inspection · THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT · 2322 W NORTH AVE

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF MICE OR RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED 25- 45 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSET ROOM AT REAR,ON FLOORS UNDER COUNTER AT BAR SERVING AREA,AND ON STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AT ABOVE MENTIONED ROOM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTD. MGNT. CLEAN DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS WITH BLEACH. WILL BE BACK FOR REINSPECTION ON 01-19-10.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATES ON PREPARED FOOBS IN COOLERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CLEANED UTENSILS IN KITCHEN AND FRON SERVINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTD.TO INVERT.[STORE UPSIDE DOWN] AT ALL TIMES. MUST REMOVE UTENSILS STORED AGAINST WALLS BETWEEN #2 3COMP.SINK.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BADLY WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS ON CHEFS PREP COOLER TOP. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LININGS ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:VENT COVERS IN COOLERS,INSIDE COOLER BOTTOMS,SIDE WALLS OF GRILL.EXTERIORS WALLS OF COOLERS,STOEAGE SHELVES, 3COMP.SINKS,PREP TABLES, AND TOP OF DISHMACHINE.

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    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENTS IN , AND AT FRONT NW COUNTER IN DINING NEEDS CLEANING.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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