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Restaurant: My Thai - Takumi Restaurant
Address: 555 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Aug 6, 2012

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Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Following plumbing issues must be addressed: leaky water line uner 2-comp sink,leaky pipe under 3-comp bar sink.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Minor violations from 2/25/09 visit not corrected at this time: #34-floor drains trhuout need detailed cleaning & must re-grout floor tiles at cooks line/dishroom/by prep sink in main kitchen due to heavy food debris/water accumulation. #35-all openings around pipes or soda/electrical lines on walls/ceiling must be sealed.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Food stored in coolers must be dated/labeled.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior of deep fryers, side panel of ice machine need cleaning.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Must fix/replace self closing device at mens room & repair bathroom vents.

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Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Must fix/replace self-closing device at men's room & repair vents.
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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. NOTED 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES AROUND A BAG OF SOILED LINEN BY DISHROOM, 8-ON BOXES STORED ABOVE SEASONING SHELVING, 10-ON WALLS ABOVE THE REAR FLOOR DRAIN (BESIDE AN UPRIGHT FREEZER). MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ANY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK/DEEP GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. MUST DE-LIME INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INTERIOR FLOORS OF MOST COOLERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, CABINETS UNDER PREP AREAS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS/COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES, REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOK'S LINE, RE-GROUT TILES IN DISHROOM & REAR 2-COMP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOK'S LINE,UNDER DISHMACHINE/SINKS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS, IN DISHROOM & ATTACHMENTS AT INTERIOR OF HOOD-DUE TO GREASE/FOOD STAINS. MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS ON WALLS ALSO.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST FIX BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM 2-FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. CONTACTED BUILDING ENGINEERS TO ADDRESS THE SITUATION IMMEDIATELY, THEN CLEAN/SANITIZE ENTIRE AREA.
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM & REAR 2-COMP SINK AREA; REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOK'S LINE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST FIX A LEAK AT THE EXTERIOR BOTTOM (ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE) OF THE 3-COMP BAR SINK.

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. THE ONLY REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS TURNED OFF. THE KITCHEN STAFF REPAIRED AND TURNED ON THE SINK AT THIS TIME. ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREA EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AAND BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY TOWELS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. THE WALK IN COOLER COIL IS FULL OF GREASE AND DUST AND IS HOLDING A 50 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE, A TECHNICIAN IS OF SITE AT THIS TIME BUT THE COOLER IS NOT RECOVERING, COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION FAX AN TAG REMOVAL REQUEST TO THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION AT (312) 746-4240.
THE WALK IN COOLER IS HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS TOFU, CHICKEN, SHELL EGGS, COOKED EGG ROLLS, NOODLES AND COOKED DUCK AT 49-50 F. APPROXIMATELY 70 POUNDS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $400.00 WAS DENATURED AT THIS TIME. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALL UNDER THE DISH SCRAPEING AREA IS DIRTY AND HAS LARGE HOLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE WOK LINE DRAIN SCREEN AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE ICE BIN AND SODA DISPENSER BY THE REGISTER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, HAVE THE MACHINE SANITIZED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON THE COUNTERS, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

THE WALL UNDER THE DISH SCRAPEING AREA IS DIRTY AND HAS LARGE HOLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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THE ICE BIN AND SODA DISPENSER BY THE REGISTER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, HAVE THE MACHINE SANITIZED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
THE WOK LINE DRAIN SCREEN AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 15 DRAIN FLIES AT FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AS WELL AS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ON THE WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 8/6/12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT MAIN COOKING LINE AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST ALSO REGROUT FLOOR AT SAME AREA MENTIONED ABOVE.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT SUSHI BAR AREA, AND REAR MAIN KITCHEN.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN WALL AT DISH MACHINE WASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES. MUST ALSO PAINT OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND ALL YELLOWISH CEILINGS AT MAIN KITCHEN COOKING AND PREP AREAS.
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.

VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN MINIMIZED AT THIS TIME. PEST CONRTOL PROVIDED SERVICE ON 8/1/12.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

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