Thai Fusion Noodles
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Thai Fusion Noodles, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Thai Fusion Noodles on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. LAST PEST CONTROL REPORT DATED JANUARY 7 2025, MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVDE REPORTS WITHIN 1 YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTOL REPORTS WTHIN 1 YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RUN WATER LEAKS ON FLOOR. MANAGER HAS TUB TO CATCH WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE BAG ON ONIONS AND CARROTS STORED IN UNFINISHED BASEMENT UNDER UNFINISHED CEILING AND WASTEWATER PIPES. ONIONS AND CARROTS WERE MOVED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SAUCES WITHOUT LABELS. IDENTIFY EACH SAUCE WITH LABEL.
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Apr 19, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2592670 DATED 4/12/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WHITE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, SUCH AS BOXES, OLD DOORS, AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN A BOWL OF WATER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS ITEMS EITHER UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WHITE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, SUCH AS BOXES, OLD DOORS, AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
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Jun 15, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A) :OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 89 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS REACHED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B): OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INSTALLED. UNABLE TO TEST TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F ONCE INSTALLED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
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Jun 12, 2023
License
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 104.5 F THIS IS THE HOTTEST WATER OBSERVED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZER TO MATCH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO FRONT ENTRY/ NEAR GRIDDLE WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 89 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS REACHED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR FREEZER IN GENERAL ORDERING AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN LOCKS FOR EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PERSONS OUTSIDE ESTABLISHMENT EMPLOYMENT. OBSERVED RICE COOKER ON PREP TABLE WHICH IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE BARRIER ON PREP TABLE TO PROTECT RICE COOKER FROM CONSUMER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 3 COMP SINK WITH GLUE LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Fusion Noodles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Fusion Noodles on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Fusion Noodles?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thai Fusion Noodles.
Has Thai Fusion Noodles' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Fusion Noodles have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Fusion Noodles 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 Fusion Noodles inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Fusion Noodles is inspected around three times per year on average.
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