Kanlaya 8

4757 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Thai

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Kanlaya 8 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Jun 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

Kanlaya 8's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE: CURRY SAUCE ON STOVE TOP. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MINUTES AFTER BEING TELEPHONED TO COME TO THE RESTAURANT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS, FRIED EGG AND STRIP STEAK THAT MAY BE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE USED CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS/CONTAINERS ON TOP OF CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS STORED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT FROM THE FRONT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE ADDITIONAL SANITATION CERTIFICATES/MANAGERS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Sep 10, 2024

Complaint

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kanlaya 8 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kanlaya 8 on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Kanlaya 8's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kanlaya 8 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kanlaya 8 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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