Talard Thai Market
5351-5353 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Grocery Store ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 1, 2025
Talard Thai Market was last inspected on July 1, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
July 1, 2025 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair (continuously) leaky faucet neck at the mop sink in rear area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair (continuously) leaky faucet neck at the mop sink in rear area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found interior surfaces of ice machine around the chute with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice which to be used for human consumption. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (rice, sugar, msg etc)
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 rodent (mice) droppings along the walls, under storage racks in rear storage area by the prep area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to contact licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom of rear exit door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth on top of the prep cooler. Instructed to properly store in a clean sanitizing bucket to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove cardboard liner on shelf in rear storage area and inside the walk-in cooler,
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain prep and storage shelves in the rear prep/cooking area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair (continuously) leaky faucet neck at the mop sink in rear area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the wall and in all corners in rear storage area, under the storage shelves and inside the walk-in cooler with grease and dried food debris and inside walk-in freezer
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall by the (unused) exit door in poor repair with hole. Instructed to fix/seal
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cleaning supplies (mops and brooms) must be stored off the floor in rear area (across the mop sink)
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2596376 issued on 06-14-2024 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #47 - instructed to repaint or replace rusty metal storage racks inside the walk-in cooler. #47 - observed milk/vegetable crates are used as storage shelvings in prep/dishwashing/storage areas. Instructed to properly use raised shelvings 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. #52 - unable to locate grease trap for establishment’s utensil washing sink (3 compartment sink). Instructed to provide location or install grease trap/box connected underneath 3 compartment sink. #55 - instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with excessive dust and grease accumulation inside walk-in cooler. #55 - instructed to replace heavy water stained ceiling tiles above food display area.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Most food handlers with expired proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed management, all food handlers that do not have city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate shall complete a current an approved food handler training program.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) instructed to provide thermometer visible inside walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed milk/vegetable crates are used as storage shelvings in prep/dishwashing/storage areas. Instructed to properly use raised shelvings 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 instructed to repaint or replace rusty metal storage racks inside the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-402.12 unable to locate grease trap for establishment’s utensil washing sink (3 compartment sink). Instructed to provide location or install grease trap/box connected underneath 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 observed walls in rear storage area (by the washroom) in poor repair with opening. Instructed to repair/seal.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with excessive dust and grease accumulation inside walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace heavy water stained ceiling tiles above food display area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
10 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Instructed to properly store ice scoop inside separate clean container to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repaint or replace rusty metal storage racks inside the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk/vegetable crates are used as storage shelvings in prep/dishwashing/storage areas. Instructed to properly use raised shelvings 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap for establishment’s utensil washing sink )3 compartment sink) . Instructed to provide location or install grease trap/box connected underneath 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed walls in rear storage area (by the washroom) in poor repair with opening. Instructed to repair/seal.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with dried food spillage around front prep/dishwashing area and wall around rear prep/cooking/storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with excessive dust and grease accumulation inside walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors under storage racks with food debris and grease accumulation inside walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2575063 issued on 04-27-2023 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #10 - observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsinks located in the front and rear preparation areas. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain them. #39 - observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor. #47 - observed cardboard used as a liner on shelving units and in walk-in coolers and in prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units and walk-in cooler. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. #55 - observed dirt on floors behind all cooking equipment in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsinks located in the front and rear preparation areas. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain them.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 observed chipped mortars in the front preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to make smooth and easily cleanbale.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed cardboard used as a liner on shelving units and in walk-in coolers. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units and walk-in cooler. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt on floors behind all cooking equipment in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors behind cooking equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed a missing ceiling next to the hooded vent in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to replace missing ceiling tiles and maintain them in good repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsinks located in the front and rear preparation areas. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain them.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped mortars in the front preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to make smooth and easily cleanbale.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as a liner on shelving units and in walk-in coolers. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units and walk-in cooler. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at faucet base at 3-compartment sink located in front preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to repair leaks and maintain them.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on floors behind all cooking equipment in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors behind cooking equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a missing ceiling next to the hooded vent in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to replace missing ceiling tiles and maintain them in good repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean-up procedure on-premises. Instructed manager must provide a vomit and diarrhea clean-up procedure with all necessary items as outlined in the policy on-premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Some prep area bulk containers are not labeled. Instructed manager must label all bulk containers in prep area.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2 inch gap at front entrance door sweep at far left side door. Must rodent proof said door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/water build up inside floor drains by 3-compartment sink. Must clean/keep dry interior of floor drains.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods held at improper temperature on top of front prep area table top-papaya salad at 60.2 f, cooked beef at 60.2 f, and eggplant salad at 90.6 f. Must hold all tcs foods at 41.0 f or below if held cold. All out-of-temperature tcs foods were voluntarily discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: No written record describing the protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this order on premises. Must provide.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: No records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing as outlined in exhibit a on premises. Must provide.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must have certificates with names of employees on premises.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed open cooler shelves and racks with peeling chipping paint on south side of facility. Must restore all shelves and racks to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed open cooler shelves and racks with peeling chipping paint on south side of facility. Must restore all shelves and racks to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink with handled stoppers at base of sink missing leaving large holes and unable to fill sinks to properly wash rinse and sanitize any equipment or utensils. Install correct handled stoppers so that sink is restored to a usable condition. Maintian 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.