Dao Thai Restaurant

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Inspections

1. May 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE (SOUTH 2-DOOR COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKET.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD/DISHWASH AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jul 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-56 F. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 8 POUNDS PARTIALLY COOKED RICE NOODLE, 5 POUNDS TOFU, 8 POUNDS CHICKEN, 1 POUND CUT LEAFY GREENS, AND 2 POUNDS EGGS ($100) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED 1 2 DOOR COOLER AND DOWNSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMER.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

3. Jan 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN STAIRS LEADING TO BASMENT STORAGE AREANOTED UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT WALL HAS 8" HOLE AND MISSING TILES IN WALL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT, ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

4. Feb 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Bulk food container not labeled ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label and maintain.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     Using disposable container in food production, instructed to use proper utensils.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     Shelves in kitchen and walk-in cooler covered with aluminum foil and cardboard, instructed to remove.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     Food handler with expired food handlers certificates, instructed to obtain valid ones.

5. Mar 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     Drain line for condensation in basement walk-in cooler not connected, instructed to connect and maintain.

6. Jan 18, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     utensils in-use stored in standing water room temp, instructed to keep in a clean dry container.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     PIPES BEHIND COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     missing grout between floor tiles under dish washing sink. instructed to re-grout

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     NO face covering/vaccine signs posted at front entrance nor inside restaurant. instructed to post . No citation issued.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     No written procedure for face mask and vaccine card enforcement. instructed to obtain. no citation issued.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     NO face covering/vaccine signs posted at front entrance nor inside restaurant. instructed to post . No citation issued

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     Not asking dine in customer for proof of vaccination. instructed to ask.

7. Mar 4, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     IMPROPER THAWING, FOUND FROZEN SHRIMP BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE, IE.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTER, COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     PIPES BEHIND COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. Dec 2, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     - MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL KIT FOR THE CLEANING OF VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENCES, FOR THE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE CLEAN-UP KIT MUST BE EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED THE KIT AND PROCEDURE MUST CONTAIN AT LEAST GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. -

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     - OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     - MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. LIGHTING MUST BE AT LEAST 50 FOOT CANDLES IN ALL PREP AREAS WHERE KNIVES AND OTHER POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS EQUIPMENT IS HANDLED. -

9. Jan 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, BAR AREA, AND TEA SERVICE AREA WITHOUT SOAP. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED TCF FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCF FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH BA DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY TO THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK DISCLOSING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE RISK TO FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 DEAD ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROOMS AND DUST PANS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS CARDBOARD, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

10. Jan 19, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED DIRT/MOLD BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

11. Jan 12, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE SANITIZER AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND WALL AT FRONT JUICE PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR KNIVES AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED DIRT/MOLD BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA (BY ENTRANCE OF REAR PREP AREA). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

12. Jan 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. Jan 17, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN ALONG WALL ELECTICAL BOXES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN SHELVES IN ALL PREP AREAS AND WASLK-IN COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, DEAD ROACHES ON ELECTICAL BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND CLEAN WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETRE IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

14. Mar 2, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND A TIN FOILER COVERING THE FOOD STORAGE RACK ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TIN FOIL AND TO ONLY USE A NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT WILL NOT TEAR OR RIP AFTER REGULAR CLEANING TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AND PROTECT EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPAIR THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND INSTALL A BASEBOARD OR TRIP TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PREVENT FUTURE PLUMBING ISSUES AND MAINTAIN.

15. Jul 28, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      REMOVE DEAD ROACHES OFF FLOOR, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. (RECENT PEST COTROL REPORT REFLECTED ACTIVITY.) MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR WITH ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. NO LIVE ACTIVITY NOTED AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT WALL IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ROACH HARBORAGE.

16. Mar 20, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Mar 11, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      NOTED COOKED BEEF IN CONTAINER IN 2-DR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.4 DEGREES F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEM. APPROX. WT. 2 1/2LBS. APPROX. COST $12.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) DATED JUNE 19,2014 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1439368 (38)(29)OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR. (38)(29)OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS, NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      SPLASH GUARDED REQUIRED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT PREP COUNTER TO PROTECT OPEN FOOD ORDERS PLACED ON COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

      INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A DESIGNATED WAITING AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR DELIVERY DRIVERS.

18. Jun 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR IN CORNERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON RESTROOM CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.

19. Sep 17, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

20. Sep 10, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED COOKED NOODLES STORED IN TWO BUCKETS OF WATER. THE BUCKETS WERE MARKED AND PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE SANITIZER AND DETERGENT FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD IN BUCKETS THAT HAVE BEEN USED PREVIOUSLY TO STORE CHEMICALS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN AND AROUND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED CLEAN KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY IN CONTAINERS AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A KNIFE RACK TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE WOK STATION, AND WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER FAUCETS FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

21. Sep 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      PIPES RUNNING OVER ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ABARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON FIRST AND BASEMENT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, PEELING PAINT BY COFFEE STATION WALL, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

22. Dec 6, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

23. Oct 7, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMP. SINKS-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CONDENSER FANGUARDS OF MOST SMALL COOLERS, CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSER AT WEST SECTION OF RESTAURANT MUST BE CLEANED & FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS. TOP PORTION OF BIG MIXER IN BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED & COVERED AFTER USE. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY, & CORNER OF WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, UNDER DRY STORAGE PALLETS & BEHIND GREASE TRAP, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      AN OPENING BETWEEN THE WALL & FLOOR UNDER THE 'WOK' UNIT (LEFT SIDE) MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

24. Aug 25, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      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. ALL REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.