See Thru Asian Cuisine Inc

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler 60.2f and walk-in cooler 53.1f not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed manager to repair and maintain coolers at 41f or below. Coolers are tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and ceiling vents, dirt and dead insects on floor in prep, storage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food residue and rust on shelving inside walk in cooler. Observed food grime inside gaskets of cold hold prep cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 observed plumbing fixtures in the toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed plumbing fixtures in toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2574743 on 4/21/23. They are as follows... 37)observed msg, salt, and sugar out of the original containers and stainless steel containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers 39)observed food items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off the floor. 41)observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses. 47)noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed properly to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers 49)observed the floor inside of the walk-in freezer with a build-up of debris.…

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed msg, salt and sugar out of the original containers and in stainless steel containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor inside of the walk in freezer with a build up of debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor under the three compartment sink along the wall and under and around cooking equipment with a build up of dirt, grease and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed msg, salt and sugar out of the original containers and in stainless steel containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor inside of the walk in freezer with a build up of debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from the floor drain in the front handwashing sink when the handwashing sink is being used. Management instructed to repair and maintain so that the floor drain is not backing up with waste water. Priority 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. There was another handwashing in the prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor under the three compartment sink along the wall and under and around cooking equipment with a build up of dirt, grease and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed large blue bins in rear food service area with no common name label for (flour, msg,sugar.) instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor inside of the walk in freezer with a build up of debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor under the three compartment sink along the wall and under and around cooking equipment with a build up of dirt, grease and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease under the hood ventilation system and the hood filters. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of the food contact service and foods prepared in area.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed three containers of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from floor of cooler.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used as storage for meats and vegetables inside walk in freezer. Instructed to use food grade bags for storing food items inside freezers and coolers.