Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2010, Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine has 23 inspections in the public record. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED PROPERLY IN COOLERS TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY (3 ROACHES) CRAWLING ON THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY CONTACTING PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STOR PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SOAP SCUM NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING A PLUMBER TO ROD OUT/SERVICE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP IN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT/DEBRIS/DUST IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found 3 live cockroaches on kitchen walls, Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
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Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 40 LIVE COCKROACHES (ADULT AND JUVENILE) INSIDE AND AROUND THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AND ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AROUND THE DOOR OF THE OVEN, INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, ON THE LEGS, SIDES AND UNDERSIDE OF THE WOK STATION, THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, AND THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 29, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN EGGROLL THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE AND PEANUT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA , REAR KITCHEN AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR.
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May 25, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NEED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS.
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May 4, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED RICE BOWLS RICE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 45.8F-44.6F AND CHICKEN AT 66.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD AT COST OF $60. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZER LEVEL 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CONTACT MAINTENANCE. SANITIZER MUST READ MINIMUM 50PPM. PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS WITH APPROPIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NO PARASITE DESTRUCTION LETTER ON SITE FOR FROZEN TUNA AND OTHER FISH SERVED RAW FOR SUSHI. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU PAGES FOR SUSHI AND OTHER RAW/UNDERCOOKED APPETIZERS. MUST PROVIDE ON ALL MENUS (PRINTED AND ONLINE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NEED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS.
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Oct 27, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEED HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS WITH APPROPIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMAR REPORT NOT POSTED AT THE PLAIN VIEWS CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EMPLOYEES TURN ON AND OFF THE HOT WATER FROM THE VALVE AT THE MAIN SHUT OFF UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 18, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB REPORT FOR SUSHI RICE (7 YEARS) WITH NO PH METER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED RECORDS AND/OR HAVE PH METER ON PREMISES FOR TESTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA , REAR KITCHEN AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR.
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Sep 11, 2018
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLENGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Feb 16, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA(SUSHI BAR) NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYER. REMOVE THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL OF THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS ON THE LARGE PIPE COVERING AND WALLS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 16, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED BEEF AT 44.9F-50.7F, CHICKEN AT 44.7-47.8F, PORK AT 47.3F, CRAB AT 44.6F, EGGS AT 45.6F, COOKED NOODLES AT 54.3F, TOFU AT 55.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW, CHOPPED CHICKEN IN METAL MIXING BOWL STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED RAW FRESH CARROTS. RAW PORK STORED IN CONTAINER WITH BAG OF FRESH CILANTRO AND OTHER PREPARED RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN SAME COOLER ON TOP SHELVING STORED OVER VARIOUS FRESH, RAW, CUT AND UNCOVERED VEGETABLES. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION WITH MANAGER AND CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-10-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30- FOUND BULK FOODS AND PREPARED FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR THAT WERE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOODS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WHEN POSSIBLE AND WHEN NOT TO THEN LABEL WITH CONTENTS AND DATE.#32-FOUND CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVES AND TIN FOIL WRAPPED SURFACES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ALL CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL USED AS LINERS AND TO MAINTAIN. #31-FOUND PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED. ADVISED THAT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SUSHI BAR AND COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. NONE ON SITE.
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Apr 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOODS AND PREPARED FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR THAT WERE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOODS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WHEN POSSIBLE AND WHEN NOT TO THEN LABEL WITH CONTENTS AND DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED. ADVISED THAT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD SURFACES IN ICE MACHINE ROOM AND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVES AND TIN FOIL WRAPPED SURFACES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ALL CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL USED AS LINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at neck.
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May 8, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED RICE HELD ON PREP TABLE AT 67.4F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4 LBS. OF FOOD WORTH APPROX.5.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HOBART LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO CHLORINE BEING DISPENSED "0" PPM INTO MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE, AND HOT WATER NOT REACHING 120'F-140'F ON WASH CYCLE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION-MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL . CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH,RICE, SUSHI, ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Aluminum foils from shelvings in the kitchen cooking equipments must be removed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ceiling vents, hood/filters above cooking equipments not clean.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Oct 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAS MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN. CONDENSATION FROM SLIMEY AREAS DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312-746-4240 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO CHLORINE BEING DISPENSED INTO MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE, AND HOT WATER NOT REACHING 120'F-140'F ON WASH CYCLE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE FOODS ARE COOKED AND HANDLE, AND PREMISES IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS, HOT WATER TEMP. READING 64.2 AT THREE COMPARTMENT, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS NOT POSTED. MUST POST ADVISORY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES AT SERVICE STATION AND SUSHI BAR. MUST FINISH WOOD TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BATHROOMS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PPROVIDE SAME. TEMPERATURE NOT DISPLAYING ON DIGITAL DISPLAY OF DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL THERMOMETER FOR DISHMACHINE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: MUST POST ADDITIONAL 'NO SMOKING' SIGN AT ENTRANCE TO ESTABLISHMENT.
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Aug 12, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MULTI-USE DISHWARE,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED,NOT INVERTED.
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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.SECTION OF WALL ABOVE COOLERS IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM KITCHEN FOOD PREP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine.
Has Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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