Cilantro Authentic Thai Food

1509 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Cilantro Authentic Thai Food has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2021. On May 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cilantro Authentic Thai Food trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, EGGS, AND BEAN SPROUTS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, PRAMOTE PHANSA ARD, ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:05 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO MAIN PREP AREA, NEAR ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLES IN WALL AROUND BASEMENT ENTRACE DOOR ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND AROUND PIPES IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DISHWASHING AIDS SUCH AS SCRUBBERS FROM THE FRONT SERVER STATION HANDWASHING SINK.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED A MESH CURTAIN BEING USED AS A SCREENED DOOR AT THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT. CURTAIN WITH OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A SCREENED DOOR WITH TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILINGS' ABOVE ALL BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS NEXT TO THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL COMPARTMENTS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY" MUST /REPAIR SEAL ALL LEAKS WITH A METAL WELD OR REPLACE SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE TOP METAL PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.----MUST NOT USE , CARDBOARD, TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.----SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT THE FRONT SERVER/CASHIER AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----NORTH WALL AND BASEBOARD ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED POOLING, STAGNANT LIQUID AT THE BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE SOILED MOPS HEADS AND MOP BUCKET ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO.
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Nov 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: TOFU 50.8F, CURRY SOUP 55.8F, CHUMEI SOUP 50.4F, BEEF 50.1F, DUMPLING 47.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF A SOUP CONTAINER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER 127.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 NOTED TCS FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS BUT NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER SIPPING FROM THE PARTITION OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE SINK TO BE SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 43, 47,47,52 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2573365 DATED 3/28/2023 NOT CORRECTED:- -43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. -47)4-202.16: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES ON THE RACK IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. -47)-102.11: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. -52)5-402.12: NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH STOOLS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE STOOLS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES ON THE RACK AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON THE OUTSIDE PREMISE BEHIND THE RESTAURANT ON SHELVES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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May 11, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TWO KITCHEN COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 62.6F AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT 62.4F WITH FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AT 59.7F AND FRIED TOFU AT 56.1F. BOTH COOLERS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED. MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. EGGS AT 59.7F IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER, FRIED TOFU AT 56.1F, STUFFED DUMPLINGS AT 55.2F HELD IN A COOKS LINE COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES AFTER BEING TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: KITCHEN/PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DURING INSPECTION. NOTED THE SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A CHAIR, A FOLDING TABLE, AND OTHER ASSORTED STORED ITEMS BLOCKING THE SINK. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ALL TO MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED AN UNSECURED MESH CURTAIN BEING USED AS A SCREENED DOOR AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT AND NO SCREEN ON THE OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING, ON ALL SIDES, SCREENED DOOR AND ALL OPEN WINDOWS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WITH SCREENS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING, EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOK LINE EQUIPMENT, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE COOKS LINE WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.---- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.----MISSING WALL TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO AND WALKWAY TO THE ALLEY/GARBAGE SUCH AS WOODEN PALLETS,FURNITURE,DEAD POTTED PLANTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 11, 2021
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cilantro Authentic Thai Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cilantro Authentic Thai Food on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cilantro Authentic Thai Food?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Cilantro Authentic Thai Food.

Has Cilantro Authentic Thai Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cilantro Authentic Thai Food have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cilantro Authentic Thai Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cilantro Authentic Thai Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cilantro Authentic Thai Food is inspected around two times per year on average.