Thai Twins Co.
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
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Score
The inspection history at Thai Twins Co. is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Thai Twins Co. on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED ALL LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH SOLID SHIELDS. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREAS ON WALL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF FRONT COUNTER IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF FRONT COUNTER IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 27, 2026
License
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 104.5F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING INTO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH SOLID SHIELDS. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH AREAS ON WALL BEHIND, TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL BEHIND, TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF FRONT COUNTER IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND AN DTO THE LEFT OF FRONT COUNTER IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR UTENSIL WASHING SHALL NOT BE PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING DEVICES REQUIRED FOR A HANDWASHING SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT ON PREP TABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Twins Co. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Twins Co. on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Twins Co.?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thai Twins Co..
Has Thai Twins Co.'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Twins Co. have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Twins Co. 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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