Canvass
Nov 12, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
P S Bangkok Restaurant Inc
3345 N Clark St
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Jun 12, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
10 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS DRY STORAGE BINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE STORED WITH NO LABELS ON THE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BINS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS.
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE WOODEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE NON FUNCTIONAL DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SHELVES TO HAVE CARDBOARD LINING SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT OF THE REAR PREP AREA (SMALL WHITE MICROWAVE) TO BE HEAVILY SOILVED ON THE INTERIOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK FROM BASE OF FAUCET OF TWO (2) COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND REPAIR LEAK. WATER IS DRIPPING DOWN ONTO SHELVES BELOW THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED THE THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE BASIN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN THE DRAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER AND UNDER THE OVENS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS PERSONAL ITEMS AND CLOTHES STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND ENSURE ITEMS ARE STORED IN SAID AREAS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT #2596282: #58) FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 13, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
PREP AREA CEILING VENTILATION WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER (BY WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jun 4, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source