JIN THAI CUISINE in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/10/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at JIN THAI CUISINE in an inspection dated 04/10/2023.

Located at 5458 N BROADWAY in the Edgewater area, the establishment serves the local community. The Edgewater neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed No Handwashing Signage at Exposed Handsinks Located in the Front Bar and Rear Preparation Area. Instructed the Person in Charge to Provide Handwashing Signage at All Hand Sinks and Maintain Them.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The second violation concerned cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Food-contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized - Comments: Observed the Interior of the Ice Machine Bin and Interior Guard with Some Dirt, Not Clean. Instructed the Person in Charge to Detail Cleaning and Maintenance.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

The third violation involved pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Observed Multiple Cutting Boards with Deep Scratches and Stains on Prep Tables in the Rear Preparation Area. Instructed the Person in Charge to Resurface/replace Cutting Boards and Maintain Them.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.

The fourth violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Observed Soiled Interior in All Coolers and Freezer Chests. Instructed the Person in Charge to Clean and Maintain All Non-food Contact Surfaces.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

The fifth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/10/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.