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RICE THAI CAFE

6744 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

RICE THAI CAFE has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 11, 2011. The most recent inspection, on September 4, 2014, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 6, 2013. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 6, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on November 13, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 18 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 18, 2014. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND IMPROPER STORAGE OF TOOLS. MUST ORGANZIZE AND CLEAN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER,ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP,FRONT COUNTER,AND ON SECOND FLOOR INSIDE THE BOX OF THE FOAM BOWLS,ON SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND FRONT BOTH DOORS WIDE OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECTS ENTRY. OVER 60 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-13-12,REPORT #1106378. #32-REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT #33-REMOVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD FROM 6 BURNER STOVE, INSIDE THE STOVE,DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT #34-CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE BUILD-UP. #38-REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SPIDER WEBS AND SPIDERS ON CEILING WALLS AT FRONT /DINING AREA. WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR AREA WITH SPIDER WEBS. FRONT AREA SPIDER WEBS AND SPIDER WAS REMOVED, WAS CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE REMAINING AREA THROUGHOUT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • A LOT OF ITEMS(PAPER,ELECTRONICS,SOME DELIVERED STOCK) ACCUMULATE ON SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE FRONT COUNTER
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • NO HAIR RESTRAINT WEAR BY THE FEMALE EMPLOYEE, WHILE FOOD WAS BEEN HANDLED.SHE PUT A CAP AFTER MY ARRIVAL. HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEED AT ALL TIME WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS, THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM SHELVES AND ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • REMOVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD FROM 6 BURNER STOVE, INSIDE THE STOVE,DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN REAR AREA. CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS,SECOND FLOOR
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE DIRTY FILTER FROM VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA.ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
  6. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA SOAP DISPENSER NOT OPERABLE AND THE FAUCET WAS TURNED ALWAY TO THE LEFT,EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR NO SOAP. SOAP PROVIDED AT SECOND FLOOR AND SOAP DISPENSER WAS CHANGED. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS(100 OR MORE DROPPINGS) IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES,FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA; INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER,INSIDE THE OVEN, ON BOTTOM PANELS OF DISPLAY COOLER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ON TOP THE SHELVES BY THE OPENED FOOD CONTAINERS, AROUND THE RICE STEAM POT,AND BETWEEN SPICE CONTAINERS. DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES,ON TOP OF CARDBOARD THAT COVERS THE GREASE TRAP BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. FRONT COUNTER,UNDER PHONE WIRES AND PLASTIC BAGS. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON SECOND FLOOR(STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZERS IS INSTALLED AT SAID AREA) UNDER THE SHELVES. ALSO UNABLE TO CHECK ALL AREA DUE TO A LOT OF BOXES AREA STORED ON FLOOR . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. ELEVATED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR, 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INCLUDED THE OFFICE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER,AND TRANSFERED TO A DIFFERENT CONTAINER MUST LABEL THE CONTAINERS.(NAME OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS, THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM SHELVES AND ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • REMOVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD FROM 6 BURNER STOVE, INSIDE THE STOVE,DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN REAR AREA. CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS,SECOND FLOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE DIRTY FILTER FROM VENTILATION ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA.ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIME IN PREP AREA
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLAEN MULT-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT,AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON THE FOLLOWINGS:INSIDE COMPARTMENT & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,STOVE,FILTERS,HOOD WALLS ALONG THE EDGES,1COMP.SINK, WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR, AND MOP SINK ON 1STFL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORSUNDER CHECK OUT COUNTER,AND IN THE OFFICE ON 2NDFL. MUST ELEVATE ALL PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DUST ON WALLS AND ON CEILING WALLS IN KITCHEN AT UTENSIL STORAGE SHELF. REMOVE SCOTCH TAPES AROUND PIPES ON 1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN 1STFL,AND RECAULK SAME SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE OFFICE.

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