Aroy Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
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Score
Aroy Thai Restaurant has been inspected 17 times since 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHRIMP STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE IN THE SMALL PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND A MILK CARTON STORED INSIDE OF ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS (LETTUCE, GREENS) IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE BAGS FOR FOOD ITEMS AND TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN EITHER FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Feb 27, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN CARRY-OUT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR DAMAGED WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA OF FACILITY NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
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Jul 21, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 21, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 8, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY VINEGAR BOTTLES BY REAR DOOR OUTSIDE AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Sep 27, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY- MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010- NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(C)-ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE PREP AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-ALL SPICES CONTAINERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(D)- ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-GRIMES AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF THE STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-GRIMES AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF THE STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE 4 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE 4 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 20, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY- MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010- NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(C)-ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE PREP AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-ALL SPICES CONTAINERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-3-4.14(D)- ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-GRIMES AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF THE STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A)- WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE 4 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK ITEMS NEAR THE MOP SINK AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in the kitchen under, around, and behind equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jul 6, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed utensils and containers stored outside the restaurant in the rear. Instructed facility to store all utensils inside and protected and to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris accumulated on the inside of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt, grease, and food debris on the floors in the kitchen under and around all equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the exhaust hood to not be functioning properly/motor in disrepair. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so exhaust hood and motor function properly.
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Jun 27, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 2 door sliding door cooler in the kitchen: 19lbs of pork at temperatures ranging from 45.8f-48.9f, 2lbs of fish cake mix at 47.1f, 1.5lbs of duck at 45.1f, 2lbs of crab rangoon at 47.0f, 5lbs of chicken at 46.2f, and 3lbs of rice at 46.5f. Discarded and denatured said food valued at $150 as stated by operator. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1734733, dated 3-24-16: Violation 32- "OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN." Violation 33- "OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN." and Violation 38- "OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOBS AND NECK EXTENDER TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN." Instructed to comply with all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed utensils and containers stored outside the restaurant in the rear. Instructed facility to store all utensils inside and protected and to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris accumulated on the inside of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt, grease, and food debris on the floors in the kitchen under and around all equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the exhaust hood to not be functioning properly/motor in disrepair. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so exhaust hood and motor function properly. Observed the exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Mar 24, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS INVERTED AND TO MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOBS AND NECK EXTENDER TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2016
License
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON THE WATER STATION COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA AND UTENSILS, AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE-MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSILS FOR ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSILS FOR ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS INVERTED AND TO MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOBS AND NECK EXTENDER TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aroy Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aroy Thai Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aroy Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Aroy Thai Restaurant.
Has Aroy Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aroy Thai Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aroy Thai Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aroy Thai Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aroy Thai Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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