Silom12 Thai Bucktown
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Silom12 Thai Bucktown 19 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Silom12 Thai Bucktown on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED MANGO STICKY RICE BUNDLES AS WELL AS 4 LBS COOKED RICE STORED IN THE FOLLOWING COOLING UNITS IN PREP REFRIGERATOR AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ITEMS COOKED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PIC DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATON ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE PREP AREA HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, NOTED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE SET SILVERWARE IN PLACE ON TABLES IN DINING AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN BASMENT PREP AREA INSIDE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BEWTEEN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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70
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OFFICE FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF OFFICE ROOM FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THIS AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGN INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING CUSTOMERS THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. MUST POST REQUIRED SIGNAGE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEXT TO THE WOK STATION AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE WOK STATION.
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Oct 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,SHELVING UNIT UNDER MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CONCRETE FLOOR NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER BAR 3- COMP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 30, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - FOUND NOT ALL FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 23, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY INSTALLED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - FOUND NOT ALL FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - FOUND THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO HAVE A LEAK WHICH CAUSES WATER TO FLOW BETWEEN THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO EACH COMPARTMENT IS ADEQUATELY SEPARATED AND CONTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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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 FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO SIGNS OR POSTERS AT HANDWASHING SINKS NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - FOUND THE WALLS AND FLOOR NEAR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - FOUND THE BACK WALL IN THE KITCHEN TO BE LOOSE AND NOT MAINTAINED WHERE IT MEETS THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO WALL IS TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Oct 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT SERVER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 60.3F/51.1F, PANANG CURRY SAUCE 79.9F, CURRY SAUCE 57.8F, LARGE NOODLES 63.3F, EGGS 65.1F, SMALL NOODLES 44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AD VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURES DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE OF SANITIZER CHLORINE IS 0PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISH WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP CUTS ON THE CUTTING BOARD USED FOR SLICING AND CUTTING OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHEN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 31, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several potentially hazardous items without labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous or prepped foods with name and date. Must label all bulk food items with name.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found heavily soiled cutting boards with deep groves. Instructed to resurface or replace.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found several items stored directly on floor in basement dry storage room and in walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inch above the ground to allow proper cleaning.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Instructed to provide stem thermometers to test food temperature. Also advised to provide thermometers on interiors of all coolers and freezer in a conspicuous place.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Found wiping cloths improperly stored. All wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution (in a clean container). Must maintain.
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Sep 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS, DISHES IN KITCHENFOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FOUND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT. ALSO MUST LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTE A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS, ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT, PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THICK WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO MUST SEAL ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE GREASY.MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKS WERE NOTED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREAS,WALL ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA ALONG THE BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FINISHED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 20, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN-COOLER, NOT MAINTAINING TEMPS OF 40'F AND BELOW,AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 51F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL REPAIRED,MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40'F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH, #312-746-4240, FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS EGGS,CHEESES,RAW CHICKEN.INSIDE THE SAID WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS, RANGING BETWEEN 46.5'F-50.2'F.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROXIMATELY 90#'S.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$160.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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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.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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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.FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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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.MUST REPAIR CRACKS WERE NOTED ON CEILING IN KITCHEN AREAS,WALL ABOVE COFFEE STATION AREA ALONG THE BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FINISHED.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Jan 13, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 16, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEFORE LICENSE REINSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED NO FOOD ON PREMISIES.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL CONTRACT OR REPORT FOUND ON FACILITY AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR DOORS WITH 1/2"OPENINGS.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OLD DISH MACHINE FROM PREVIOUS OWNER WAS REMOVED,AND THE NEW ONE IS IN KITCHEN,AND NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED,NOT ABLE TO CHECK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON ON TOILET BOWLS AND SEATS,ON 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR FRONT SERVING AREA,MOP SINK,AND CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT REAR DINING CORNER PERP/SERVING AREA.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,STAIRWELLS,AND IN DINING AREAS WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.ALSO MUST SEAL ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BSMT.
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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. INSTRUSTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CILING TILES IN BASEMENT,AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS AND IN BSMT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR PREP AREA,REPAIR FUACETS DRIPPING ON 3COMP.SINKS AT THE BAR AND IN KITCHEN,AND SLOW DRAINING ON HAND WASH SINK REAR DINING PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Silom12 Thai Bucktown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Silom12 Thai Bucktown on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Silom12 Thai Bucktown?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Silom12 Thai Bucktown.
Has Silom12 Thai Bucktown's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Silom12 Thai Bucktown have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Silom12 Thai Bucktown means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Silom12 Thai Bucktown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Silom12 Thai Bucktown is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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