Noble Thai
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2021, Noble Thai has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Noble Thai is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: An obstructed hand-wash sink in the basement prep kitchen, where full food production is taking place during inspection, was found to have a high chair placed in front of the sink, and equipment was also placed in the sink basin. Instructed to keep the sink accessible at all times during food preparation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Keeping rice scoop in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code.
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May 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef... instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips on site for low temps dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Brooms and mops at mop sink stored too close to clean utensils rack, instructed to install a barrier
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Mar 1, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589462 ON 2/9/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS, DINING ROOM, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, MEN'S WASHROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.14 OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE LINES LOCATED ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 OBSERVED PACKAGED FOODS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD FROM BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AROUND THE EDGES OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AROUND THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED 3-4 SCREWS MISSING FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP TO KEEP IT CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SECURE THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND THE OIL DEPOSITS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Feb 23, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589462 ON 2/9/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A HANGING FLY STRIP IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Feb 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HANGING FLY STRIP IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Jan 27, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CABBAGE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOIL LINED ON WALL NEXT TO STOVE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY-TO-CLEAN SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA (NEXT TO REAR DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED MOP STORED AT BOTTOM OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING, AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED IN BAR FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Oct 31, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE WALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE HALLWAY HOLDING BAGS OF JASMINE RICE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VEGETABLE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND SEVERAL LIGHT-BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 17, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 23, 2021
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE PIPES ACCORDING TO PLUMBING AND FIRE CODE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE LOCATED ABOVE UTILITY SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Noble Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Noble Thai on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Noble Thai?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Noble Thai.
Has Noble Thai's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Noble Thai have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Noble 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 Noble Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Noble Thai is inspected around three times per year on average.
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