Pass

The Elephant Thai Cuisine

5353 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Restaurant ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 28, 2025

The Elephant Thai Cuisine was last inspected on January 28, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

January 28, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed small amount of items frozen in grocery bags. Instructed to stop freezing in grocery bags and use only food grade containers.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored directly inside ice machine. Instructed to store ice scoop outside of ice machine in order to avoid contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled. (grains, wheat,etc.) must label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.must store inverted.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training could be provided. All certifed food managers must obtain proof of allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.