Food Safety Report: The Thai Grill & Noodle Bar, West Granville Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA.

1040 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, 60660 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 16, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels for employees to properly dry their hands after washing hands at hand sinks located in the front beverage area and employee washroom in the rear kitchen preparation area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Instructed to keep paper towels at all handwashing sinks and maintain. Citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed interior of ice machine used for consumption with black slime substance in the upper water reservoir and ice holding bin. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Instructed to sanitize interior of ice machine and maintain. Citation issued

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed frozen chicken sitting in a bowl on the shelving unit used to store dishes. Instructed to properly thaw meats using approved methods.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk foods not labeled. Instructed to keep bulk foods labeled with their common names.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an opening in the door leading outside to the garbage area located in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to seal opening in door , so that it is tight fitting to prevent potential pest harborage.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed extremely dirty aprons available for employees. Must clean and maintain.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: knives are improperly stored in a dirty container with other stored items such as writing pens. Instructed to properly store.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed cardboard being used as liner for shelving and prep throughout kitchen and in coolers. Instructed to remove. Must be smooth and cleanable surface. ---- observed all coolers and freezers in the kitchen with dirty door handles. Instructed to clean and maintain. --- observed excessive rust on shelving in kitchen. Must remove rust/paint/ clean. --- exterior of grease trap with excessive grease. Must clean.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered trash receptacle in the unisex employee washroom located in the rear kitchen preparation area. Instructed to provide a covered trash receptacle in the unisex employee washroom at all times.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed all floors baseboards along walls in all areas, prep, dish, and storage areas with dirt and food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain. --- noted unknown white powder on floors under coolers. Instructed to remove. --- cardboard being used as matting for floors and as ceiling tiles. Must remove.

Source: chicago.gov