Thai Food Cuisine
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2022
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Thai Food Cuisine stretching back to 2019. The most recent visit was on Sep 2, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Thai Food Cuisine's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 2, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 2, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE BASEBOARDS THGROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 26, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS(EGGS, RICE, CHICKEN) FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2463748 CONDUCTED ON 12/13/2020. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#10) 5-202.12: OBSERVED WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE BASEBOARDS THGROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 14, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST STIPS ON SITE, FACILITY USES CHLORINE FOR 3-COMP SINK SANITIZING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING DEVICES NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP NOTED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP TABLES/ COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COUNTERTOPS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED, SOILED TOWELS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD AND SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 23, 2019
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 17, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BROKEN WOOD FLOOR BOARDS,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET AND ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/17/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR NORTH SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 12, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HELATH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION SANITIZER OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR NOTH SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-DOOR COOLER IN RAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Food Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Food Cuisine on file is from Sep 2, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Food Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Thai Food Cuisine.
Has Thai Food Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Food Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Food Cuisine 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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