Thai Aree House
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
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Thai Aree House appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS ONLY 1 PEST INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE PAST YEAR DATED 2/6/23. THE LAST PEST INSPECTION REPORT WAS DATED 2/2/22. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS EACH YEAR AND KEEP THEM IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND 1 BURNER STOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Feb 14, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP,WASHROOMS).
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Jun 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OSBERVED BUCKET OF RICE NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL SPLASHED ON OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SPOONS,FORKS (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH SPLASHED GREASE SPILLAGE,MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE ONE BURNER STOVE AND INSIDE THE BROKEN STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX BY THE WOK STATION AND UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found several food items stored in grocery bags in 2 door cooler. Instructed must not use grocery bags. Must only stored food in commercial grade storage containers. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive grease build up on cooking line equipment (woks). Instructed to remove grease build up, clean, and sanitize. Must maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found excessive grease build up on hood above cooking line. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.
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Aug 5, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, NEWSPAPER, PLASTIC OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN STOVE AND CLEAN STORED DISHES. MUST BE A HARD, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND GAS STOVE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE METAL FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND GAS STOVE. MUST RE-SEAL, REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH CLUTTER.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Food container in reach-in cooler and cold hold unit not labeled. Must provide date and name of food.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSIL NOT CLEAN,CROCK POT , IN PREP AREA FRONT COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME; PREP AREA . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT IN REACH IN COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Apr 3, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. ICE MACHINE TUBE CONNECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATIUON MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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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. CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER
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Aug 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers and cover.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage cabinets, cooking equipment, oven and inside coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and store supplies 6 inches off floor and away from wall.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Aree House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Aree House on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Aree House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Thai Aree House.
Has Thai Aree House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Aree House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Aree House 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 Thai Aree House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Aree House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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