Thai Lagoon Restaurant, 2322 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Thai Lagoon Restaurant
Address: 2322 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Mar 7, 2012
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Jan 12, 2010 0
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Jan 20, 2010 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Jun 24, 2011 0
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Jul 5, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Feb 24, 2012 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Mar 7, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 12, 2010

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Jan 20, 2010

MINOR VIOLATION OF 01-12-10 IS CORRECTED.
SERIOUS VIOLATION OF 01-12-10 #18 IS CORRECTED.NO EVIDENCE NOTED ON PREMISES AT THIS.
MINOR VIOLATION OF 01-12-10 IS CORRECTED.
MINOR VIOLATION OF 01-12-10 IS CORRECTED.
MINOR VIOLATION OF 01-12-10 IS CORRECTED.
MINOR VIOLATION OF 01-12-10 IS CORRECTED.

Jun 24, 2011

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.
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.
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.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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.
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.
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.

Jul 5, 2011

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Feb 24, 2012

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
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
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
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
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

Mar 7, 2012

FOUND NO RODENT ACTIVITY AT THIS TIME, VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED

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