Thali Corner

2350 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Indian

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Thali Corner five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PREP AREA UNUSED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER VALVE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Apr 3, 2025

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS/HOODS FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, ONLY COPY PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGINAL COPY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Mar 8, 2024

License

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: EXCESS DEBRIS AND PLASTIC CRATES ON GROUND AND SOURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: HANDWSHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE. VENT COVER HANGHING FROM CEILING BY THE HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thali Corner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thali Corner on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thali Corner?

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

Has Thali Corner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Thali Corner have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thali Corner 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 Thali Corner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thali Corner is inspected around three times per year on average.

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