Green Leaf Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Green Leaf Thai Cuisine 13 times, with records going back to 2018. Green Leaf Thai Cuisine was last inspected on Jun 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: . 4-501.11---- NOTED TORN AND MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH TWO DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. : 4-202.16--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FREEZER UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING WHEEL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- NOTED HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER HAND DRYER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.---CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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90
Jun 12, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4)--- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593931 ON 5-3-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47- INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE/UTILITY SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.#56- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: : 6-501.111---- OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WOK LINE. 10 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 20 TO 30 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: : 3-304.12--- NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE OR IN A KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--- NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE COOKS LINE BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 4-501.11---- NOTED TORN AND MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH TWO DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. : 4-202.16--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FREEZER UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING WHEEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)--- OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN KITCHEN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- NOTED HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER HAND DRYER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FAR REAR DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.----CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE UTILITY MOP SINK NOT CONNECTED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN PIPE. WASTE WATER DRAINS DIRECTLY ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO WASTE WATER DRAINS INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN MEATS AND EGGS BEING ABOVE PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW PORK STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A POT OF COOKED PEANUT SAUCE. RAW PORK ON SHELVING ABOVE FRESH CUCUMBERS, RAW EGGS ON TOP OF FRESH FRUIT AND IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER RAW CHICKEN ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE FRIED TOFU. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD SAFETY AND STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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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 WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE SINK NOTED WITH FOOD CONTAINERS AND DISHES INSIDE. EMPLOYEE REMOVED. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593931 ON 5-3-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47- INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE/UTILITY SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.#56- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. COOKED CHICKEN ON THE COOKS LINE WITH NO LABEL, NO DATES. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: PEANUT SAUCE WITH NO LABEL, COOKED NOODLES WITH NO LABEL AND COOKED SATAY NOODLES DATED MAY 20TH. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WOK LINE. 10 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 20 TO 30 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE OR IN A KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN AND MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH TWO DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FREEZER UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING WHEEL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE COOKS LINE BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN KITCHEN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER HAND DRYER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FAR REAR DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.----CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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May 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED RICE,COOKED EGG ROLL FILLINGS,ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT KITCHEN HAND SINK AND PREP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF KITCHEN HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE/UTILITY SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSISTENT HOT WATER. HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS FLUCTUATES FROM 73 F TO 133 F. WATER DOES NOT STAY HOT CONSISTENTLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY REACHES AND MAINTAINS AT 100 F IN HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 4 POUNDS EGGROLL STUFFING AND 1/2 GALLON MILK ($18) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM HOT WATER HEATER IN KITCHEN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
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Apr 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (DISHMACHINE - NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED AND REPAIRED THE MACHINE. NOW WITH A 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIVES STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Mar 8, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE PREP TABLES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO BE BROKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN SPLASHGUARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER WITH BLOOD STAINS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE WIRE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
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May 18, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED TOFU,NOODLES AND BAKED EGGS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN 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.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL NOT PROPERLY MARKED FOOD . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM AND EMPLOYEE UNISEX BATHROOM
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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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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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER 85 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN FREEZER 2 DOOR IN PREP AREA AND REACH UNDER COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Jun 17, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (CUT TOMATOES,CHICKEN,COOKED NOODLES) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE TO ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STOCK AND SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES WORN OUT IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST RE-GROUT MENTIONED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jun 12, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (CUT TOMATOES,CHICKEN,COOKED NOODLES) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE TO ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STOCK AND SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES WORN OUT IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST RE-GROUT MENTIONED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jun 11, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE SMALL REAR WALK-IN-COOLER.FOUND CHICKEN AT 56.3 F-57.8 F,CRAB RANGOON AT 54.9 F,CREAM CHEESES AT 56.8 F,EGGS AT 55.1 F- 56.3 F,RICE AT 56.0 F,BEAN SPROUTS AT 59.0 F,PORK AT 44.6 F-47.4 F,MILK AT 48.8 F,NOODLES AT 48.6 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE SMALL REAR WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 59.0 F.UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 41 F. COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REFRIGERATION SERVICE FOR REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (CUT TOMATOES,CHICKEN,COOKED NOODLES) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE TO ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STOCK AND SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES WORN OUT IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST RE-GROUT MENTIONED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL SOME OF THE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE WOK STATION, DEEP FRYER, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES WORN OUT IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER/HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Leaf Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Leaf Thai Cuisine on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Leaf Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Green Leaf Thai Cuisine.
Has Green Leaf Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Green Leaf Thai Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Green Leaf 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 Green Leaf Thai Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Leaf Thai Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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