Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
23
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON COLD HOLD UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
95
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS COR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589650 DATED:2/15/2024 AS FOLLOWS; #44-OBSERVED PLATES REAR STORAGE AREA NOT STORED INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL TABLEWARE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#55-OBSERVED BASEBOARD PEELING UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED HOLE IN WEST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON COLD HOLD UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
86
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES REAR STORAGE AREA NOT STORED INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL TABLEWARE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILT-UP RESIDUE IN THE GASKET TRACK OF THE SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD PEELING UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WEST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
82
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
90
Aug 2, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10/30/20 REPORT 2454053 NOT CORRECTED: 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability CEILING IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS NOT A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME 57 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
60
90
May 3, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.0F. UPRIGHT COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED , ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005
33
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGH OUT PREMISES, 88.0F AT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MINIMUM OF 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
50
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: BEAN SPROUTS 60.1F, CHICKEN 60.4F, SHRIMP 61.0F, EGGS 60.0F. THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER: BEAN SPROUTS 46.0F, TOFU 45.9F, CREAM CHEESE 46.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX 60LBS $500 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
22
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10/30/20 REPORT 2454053 NOT CORRECTED: 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability CEILING IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS NOT A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME 57 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
60
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
58
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ON WINDOW IN REAR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE 60
57
50
Nov 6, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS NOT A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
57
90
Oct 30, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA CLOGGED, UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS NOT A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
57
70
May 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
78
Apr 25, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL BOX FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE) INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
33
95
Jul 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF BEEF AT 53.2F, CONTAINER OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 47.9F, MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL BAGS OF COOKED NOODLES AT 50.1F, CONTAINER OF CUT TOMATOES AT 46.2F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
3
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2/8/17 REPORT 1982847 NOT CORRECTED: 30 COOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME. 32 MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. TOWEL AND SHELF LINING AT BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REMOVE TOWELS, SHELF LINING, AND HAVE SURFACE FREE OF RUST. 33 EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER AND SIDE OF CHEST FREEZER, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHEILDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WORN AND CHIPPING SURFACE AT WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT. 38 SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME. 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
36
78
Feb 8, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. TOWEL AND SHELF LINING AT BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REMOVE TOWELS, SHELF LINING, AND HAVE SURFACE FREE OF RUST. CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA STAINED BEYOND REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES.INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER AND SIDE OF CHEST FREEZER, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHEILDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WORN AND CHIPPING SURFACE AT WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
45
70
Jan 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST. MUST CLEAN NAD MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
36
86
Jun 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR TABLE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT AND REAR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
38
86
Jun 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN FREEZERS (THICK ICE BUILD UP)IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND IN THE CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
35
86
Feb 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME OR REPLACE SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING ALL DOOR HANDLES, DOOR TRACKS, GASKETS, ROLLING CARTS, MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS INCLUDING WHEELS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTHSHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLER. REPLACE SAME.
36
78
May 31, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
95
Oct 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2011
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.
21
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
37
90
Oct 12, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle.
Has Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle 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 Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bree's Thai Rice & Noodle is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants