Golden Thai
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Golden Thai 15 times, with records going back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND PLASTIC LINER ON SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND PLASTIC LINER FROM SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC AND PAPER GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Jan 12, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. OBSERVED A BROKEN WINDOW INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET. MUST SEAL GAP AND REPAIR WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTENANCE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND A COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT/DISHES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO AS A SHELF LINER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 7, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Apr 3, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT HAD A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(MARINATED CHICKEN,SPRING ROLLS, BBQ PORK,RICE, CHOPPED TOMATOES COOKED NOODLES, STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT LABELS .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL FOOD REFRIGERATED, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL LINERS FILLED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
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May 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. ALSO, DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS (RAGS) IN PREP AREA, IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHILE NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING NEWS PAPER FOR FOOD LINER, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Jul 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL/DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. IMPROPER DISPENSER FOR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSER ACCESSIBLE TO HANDSINKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Jul 7, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL UNCOVERED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED CONTAINERS OR FOOD STORAGE BAGS, NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF WHITE DEEP FREEZER AND PAINT THE RUSTY INTERIOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN TH EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA, RUSTY DEPOSITS ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND EXTERIOR O DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE CLOSET AND IN BASEMENT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS(DEBRIS). MUST ALSO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 30, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: RIGHT DIVIDER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WATER LEAKING ON TO FLOOR WHEN IN CENTER AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF SINK - MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL UNCOVERED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED CONTAINERS OR FOOD STORAGE BAGS, NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF WHITE DEEP FREEZER AND PAINT THE RUSTY INTERIOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN TH EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA, RUSTY DEPOSITS ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND EXTERIOR O DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE CLOSET AND IN BASEMENT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS(DEBRIS). MUST ALSO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST EXTEND WASTE LINE PIPE IN BASEMENT SO THAT WATER GOES DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Apr 24, 2014
Routine
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: DISHES STORED ON RACK IN KITCHEN MUST BE INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL/COVER OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND COLD HOLDING PREP STATION IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO TEA PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT REFRIGERATOR DOOR NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. (MANAGER STATES THAT IT THE ENTIRE DOOR TO THE UNIT IS GOING TO BE REPLACED).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Sep 12, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED. ALSO MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD(I.E.,CHICKEN, BEEF AND VEGETABLES)IN THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE ICE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FAN AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER FURTHEREST STOVE TO THE LEFT TO REMOVE EXCESS GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST AT ALL CORNERS IN THE WATERHEATER ROOM CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Oct 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. THE DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE DOORS ARE DIRTY INSIDE THE DOOR FRAMES; WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE ABOVE ITEMS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO 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. THE BASEMENT FLOOR HAS DEBRIS ALONG THE PERIMETER AND DIRTY BUILDUP WAS FOUND AROUND THE SEWER CLEAN-OUT AND UNDER THE STOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Thai on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Thai?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Golden Thai.
Has Golden Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Thai have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Thai 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 Golden Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Thai is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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