Dao Thai Restraunt — Dao Thai Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, Dao Thai Restraunt — Dao Thai Restaurant has 23 inspections in the public record. On Jul 30, 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 held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “approved thawing methods used”, showing up 12 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-56 F. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 8 POUNDS PARTIALLY COOKED RICE NOODLE, 5 POUNDS TOFU, 8 POUNDS CHICKEN, 1 POUND CUT LEAFY GREENS, AND 2 POUNDS EGGS ($100) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 2 DOOR COOLER AND DOWNSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER WITH NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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70
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN STAIRS LEADING TO BASMENT STORAGE AREANOTED UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT WALL HAS 8" HOLE AND MISSING TILES IN WALL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN BASMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT, ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container not labeled ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label and maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using disposable container in food production, instructed to use proper utensils.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Shelves in kitchen and walk-in cooler covered with aluminum foil and cardboard, instructed to remove.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Food handler with expired food handlers certificates, instructed to obtain valid ones.
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82
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Drain line for condensation in basement walk-in cooler not connected, instructed to connect and maintain.
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95
Jan 18, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PIPES BEHIND COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: utensils in-use stored in standing water room temp, instructed to keep in a clean dry container.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: missing grout between floor tiles under dish washing sink. instructed to re-grout
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO face covering/vaccine signs posted at front entrance nor inside restaurant. instructed to post . No citation issued.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: No written procedure for face mask and vaccine card enforcement. instructed to obtain. no citation issued.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO face covering/vaccine signs posted at front entrance nor inside restaurant. instructed to post . No citation issued
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: Not asking dine in customer for proof of vaccination. instructed to ask.
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Mar 4, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER THAWING, FOUND FROZEN SHRIMP BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE, IE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTER, COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PIPES BEHIND COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL KIT FOR THE CLEANING OF VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENCES, FOR THE WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE CLEAN-UP KIT MUST BE EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED THE KIT AND PROCEDURE MUST CONTAIN AT LEAST GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. LIGHTING MUST BE AT LEAST 50 FOOT CANDLES IN ALL PREP AREAS WHERE KNIVES AND OTHER POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS EQUIPMENT IS HANDLED. -
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Jan 23, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, BAR AREA, AND TEA SERVICE AREA WITHOUT SOAP. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCF FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCF FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH BA DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY TO THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK DISCLOSING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE RISK TO FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 DEAD ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS CARDBOARD, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROOMS AND DUST PANS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jan 19, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/MOLD BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Jan 12, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA (BY ENTRANCE OF REAR PREP AREA). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE SANITIZER AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND WALL AT FRONT JUICE PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR KNIVES AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/MOLD BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Jan 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN ALONG WALL ELECTICAL BOXES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES IN ALL PREP AREAS AND WASLK-IN COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, DEAD ROACHES ON ELECTICAL BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND CLEAN WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETRE IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 2, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A TIN FOILER COVERING THE FOOD STORAGE RACK ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TIN FOIL AND TO ONLY USE A NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT WILL NOT TEAR OR RIP AFTER REGULAR CLEANING TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AND PROTECT EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND INSTALL A BASEBOARD OR TRIP TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PREVENT FUTURE PLUMBING ISSUES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEAD ROACHES OFF FLOOR, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. (RECENT PEST COTROL REPORT REFLECTED ACTIVITY.) MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR WITH ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. NO LIVE ACTIVITY NOTED AT THIS TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT WALL IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ROACH HARBORAGE.
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86
Mar 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKED BEEF IN CONTAINER IN 2-DR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.4 DEGREES F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEM. APPROX. WT. 2 1/2LBS. APPROX. COST $12.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) DATED JUNE 19,2014 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1439368 (38)(29)OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR. (38)(29)OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS, NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDED REQUIRED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT PREP COUNTER TO PROTECT OPEN FOOD ORDERS PLACED ON COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A DESIGNATED WAITING AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR DELIVERY DRIVERS.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR IN CORNERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON RESTROOM CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Sep 17, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED COOKED NOODLES STORED IN TWO BUCKETS OF WATER. THE BUCKETS WERE MARKED AND PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE SANITIZER AND DETERGENT FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD IN BUCKETS THAT HAVE BEEN USED PREVIOUSLY TO STORE CHEMICALS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN AND AROUND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY IN CONTAINERS AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A KNIFE RACK TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE WOK STATION, AND WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER FAUCETS FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Sep 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPES RUNNING OVER ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ABARRIER TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON FIRST AND BASEMENT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, PEELING PAINT BY COFFEE STATION WALL, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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82
Dec 6, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMP. SINKS-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CONDENSER FANGUARDS OF MOST SMALL COOLERS, CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSER AT WEST SECTION OF RESTAURANT MUST BE CLEANED & FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS. TOP PORTION OF BIG MIXER IN BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED & COVERED AFTER USE. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY, & CORNER OF WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, UNDER DRY STORAGE PALLETS & BEHIND GREASE TRAP, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: AN OPENING BETWEEN THE WALL & FLOOR UNDER THE 'WOK' UNIT (LEFT SIDE) MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Aug 25, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dao Thai Restraunt — Dao Thai Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dao Thai Restraunt — Dao Thai Restaurant on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dao Thai Restraunt — Dao Thai Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Dao Thai Restraunt — Dao Thai Restaurant.
Has Dao Thai Restraunt — Dao Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dao Thai Restraunt — Dao Thai Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dao Thai Restraunt — Dao Thai Restaurant 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 Dao Thai Restraunt — Dao Thai Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dao Thai Restraunt — Dao Thai Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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