TALARD THAI MARKET

5351-5353 N BROADWAY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Grocery Store

13 inspections

Short Form ComplaintJul 1, 2025
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (CONTINUOUSLY) LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT THE MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionMay 7, 2025
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (CONTINUOUSLY) LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT THE MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
CanvassApr 29, 2025
13 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AROUND THE CHUTE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SUGAR, MSG ETC)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING BUCKET TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (CONTINUOUSLY) LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT THE MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - CLEANING SUPPLIES (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA (ACROSS THE MOP SINK)
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WALL BY THE (UNUSED) EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/SEAL
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - MOST FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE A CURRENT AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2596376 ISSUED ON 06-14-2024 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. #47 - OBSERVED MILK/VEGETABLE CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE SHELVINGS IN PREP/DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. #52 - UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR ESTABLISHMENT’S UTENSIL WASHING SINK (3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCATION OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP/BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD DISPLAY AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 14, 2024
7 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK/VEGETABLE CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE SHELVINGS IN PREP/DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - 5-402.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR ESTABLISHMENT’S UTENSIL WASHING SINK (3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCATION OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP/BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.16 OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY THE WASHROOM) IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD DISPLAY AREA.
CanvassJun 5, 2024
10 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED MILK/VEGETABLE CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE SHELVINGS IN PREP/DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR ESTABLISHMENT’S UTENSIL WASHING SINK )3 COMPARTMENT SINK) . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCATION OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP/BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY THE WASHROOM) IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND WALL AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING/STORAGE AREA.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2575063 ISSUED ON 04-27-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #39 - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. #47 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55 - OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #55 - OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING NEXT TO THE HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
Short Form ComplaintApr 27, 2023
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED MORTARS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.11 OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING NEXT TO THE HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
CanvassMar 21, 2023
7 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CHIPPED MORTARS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING NEXT TO THE HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMay 25, 2022
0 infractions
LicenseMay 25, 2022
4 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON-PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP AT FAR LEFT SIDE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DIRT/WATER BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
ComplaintFeb 24, 2022
4 infractions
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON TOP OF FRONT PREP AREA TABLE TOP-PAPAYA SALAD AT 60.2 F, COOKED BEEF AT 60.2 F, AND EGGPLANT SALAD AT 90.6 F. MUST HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
- 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
  - NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
- 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
  - NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
License Re-InspectionJul 25, 2019
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED OPEN COOLER SHELVES AND RACKS WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT ON SOUTH SIDE OF FACILITY. MUST RESTORE ALL SHELVES AND RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
LicenseJul 16, 2019
4 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED OPEN COOLER SHELVES AND RACKS WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT ON SOUTH SIDE OF FACILITY. MUST RESTORE ALL SHELVES AND RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HANDLED STOPPERS AT BASE OF SINK MISSING LEAVING LARGE HOLES AND UNABLE TO FILL SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ANY EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS. INSTALL CORRECT HANDLED STOPPERS SO THAT SINK IS RESTORED TO A USABLE CONDITION. MAINTIAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
LicenseJun 20, 2019
0 infractions