So Bowl Thai

6247 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, So Bowl Thai has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 26, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF PALLETS AND MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES OR PALLETS FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY WALLS AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Jun 14, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND UNUSED/INOPERABLE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.MUST REMOVE.

Nov 1, 2022

License

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALL WOOD DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS BEHIND MAIN COOKING AREA. CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was So Bowl Thai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at So Bowl Thai on file is from Feb 26, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at So Bowl Thai?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at So Bowl Thai.

Has So Bowl Thai's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at So Bowl Thai have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at So Bowl 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.

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