Bangkok Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2025
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Score
Bangkok Thai Cuisine appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2015. Bangkok Thai Cuisine was last inspected on Mar 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events”, which has been cited three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bangkok Thai Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 21, 2025
License
No violations found.
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Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HANDWASH SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80.0 F. HOWEVER WE FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL OTHER SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL 100.0 F BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (UNDER MICROWAVE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6 CONTAINERS OF COOKED WIDE RICE NOODLES AT TEMP OF 75F TO 82F.FOOD WAS DELIVERED AT AM FOR MANAGER STATEMENT. A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 45.5F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 30,VALUE 66. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF DELIMED.MINERAL BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: STRONG FOUL ODOR COMES FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR ISSUE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ON SITE POSTED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW SAID CERTIFICATE.VALID ONLY FOR THREE YEARS. PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATESFOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jul 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-23-22 INSPECTION #2562607.VIOLATION 57. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MOP SINK LOCATED NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE ONLY WASHING THEIR HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINKS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ISSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 31, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT MET, AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED SINK IS UNABLE TO BE USED DUE TO A SLIGHT WATER BACKUP INTO SINK COMPARTMENTS WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAIRED ADEQUATELY FOR USAGE, AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY HAS REPAIRED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR THE WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE; INCLUDING A SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME ORGANIC DEBRIS (LEAVES, STICKS, DIRT) AND SOME ARTICLES (PALLET, EMPTY BUCKETS) STORED IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ORGANIC DEBRIS AND EXCESS ARTICLES FROM THE DUMPSTER AREA, AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AREA AT ALL TIMES. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Feb 25, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: TOWELS FOR FOOD SERVICE AREA SANITATION MUST BE STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: BETWEEN USES UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN DRY LOCATION, HOT WATER OR RUNNING COLD WATER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET FOR MOP BUCKET FILL
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR LADY'S BATHROOM
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED
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Apr 3, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE FREEZERS OR COOLERS.--- PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS AND ON METAL COOKS LINE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.---OBSERVED METAL CORNER OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SOME METAL SHELVING IN KITCHEN PADDED WITH TAPE AND BUBBLE WRAP. TOP OF THE BOX FREEZER PADDED AND TAPED WITH CLOTH MATTING. MUST REMOVE ALL. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOM HALLWAY.---PEELING, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.---EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Nov 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPER LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.
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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 MAINTAIN DUSTY WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE SPRAYER NOZZLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES, CLEANED AND REMOVES DIRT FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASH SINK AND DUMPED IT INTO THE TRASH CAN AND CONTINUED TO THE PREP TABLE TO PREPARE FOOD. STILL WEARING THE SAME GLOVES WASHED THEIR HANDS WITH GLOVES ON, THEN PROCEEDED TO WIPE HANDS ON THE APRON. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS PROPERLY. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES, WENT TO THE WALK N COOLER AND OPENED THE COOLER DOOR WITH GLOVES ON, THEN BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUED PREPARING FOOD AT THE SAME TIME WIPED THEIR FACE WITH THE SAME GLOVES. ALL STILL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS AND MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE SPRAYER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH OPPM OF QUATERNAY AMMONIA. DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED, DISH MACHINE TAGGED
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Mar 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2015
License
5 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: Above had no proof of pest control service, pest control log book, must provide proof of pest control service, pest control log book.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Above had no chemical test strips(Chlorine test strips or Quaternary Ammonium), must provide chemical test strips.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: prep conter top shelves not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors by front counter area not clean, need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bangkok Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bangkok Thai Cuisine on file is from Mar 21, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bangkok Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bangkok Thai Cuisine.
Has Bangkok Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bangkok Thai Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bangkok Thai Cuisine 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 Bangkok Thai Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bangkok Thai Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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