Thai Pastry

1113-1115 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Thai Pastry four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Thai Pastry on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AROUND IN FRONT KITCHEN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED METAL SHEET WALL UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SUGAR, SALT ETC).

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD PRODUCT MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN PREP/STORAGE AREA. NO MILK CRATES.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND RAW WOOD DISPLAY SHELVES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

Aug 9, 2023

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 14, 2023

License

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Pastry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Pastry on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Pastry?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Thai Pastry.

Has Thai Pastry's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Pastry have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thai Pastry 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 Pastry inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Pastry is inspected around two times per year on average.

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