JAN 28
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AROY THAI RESTAURANT.
EAT. 80/100
4654 N DAMEN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2026 · passed
11 of 17 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SHRIMP STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE IN THE SMALL PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND A MILK CARTON STORED INSIDE OF ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS (LETTUCE, GREENS) IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE BAGS FOR FOOD ITEMS AND TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN EITHER FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FEB 272025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN CARRY-OUT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 242024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR DAMAGED WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 272023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 27
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA OF FACILITY NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
JUL 212022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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JUN 102021FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2021
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OCT 82020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EMPTY VINEGAR BOTTLES BY REAR DOOR OUTSIDE AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
SEP 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY- MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010- NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11-NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005-NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(C)-ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE PREP AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12-ALL SPICES CONTAINERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(D)- ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11-RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-GRIMES AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF THE STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
4-602.13-GRIMES AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF THE STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE 4 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE 4 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY- MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010- NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11-NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(C)-ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE PREP AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12-ALL SPICES CONTAINERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-3-4.14(D)- ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11-RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-GRIMES AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF THE STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16(A)- WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE 4 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA-100-0367-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 72017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STOCK ITEMS NEAR THE MOP SINK AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 102016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in the kitchen under, around, and behind equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
JUL 62016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed utensils and containers stored outside the restaurant in the rear. Instructed facility to store all utensils inside and protected and to maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt and food debris accumulated on the inside of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt, grease, and food debris on the floors in the kitchen under and around all equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the exhaust hood to not be functioning properly/motor in disrepair. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so exhaust hood and motor function properly.
JUN 272016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 2 door sliding door cooler in the kitchen: 19lbs of pork at temperatures ranging from 45.8f-48.9f, 2lbs of fish cake mix at 47.1f, 1.5lbs of duck at 45.1f, 2lbs of crab rangoon at 47.0f, 5lbs of chicken at 46.2f, and 3lbs of rice at 46.5f. Discarded and denatured said food valued at $150 as stated by operator. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1734733, dated 3-24-16: Violation 32- "OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN." Violation 33- "OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN." and Violation 38- "OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOBS AND NECK EXTENDER TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN." Instructed to comply with all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed utensils and containers stored outside the restaurant in the rear. Instructed facility to store all utensils inside and protected and to maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt and food debris accumulated on the inside of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt, grease, and food debris on the floors in the kitchen under and around all equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the exhaust hood to not be functioning properly/motor in disrepair. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so exhaust hood and motor function properly. Observed the exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
MAR 242016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS INVERTED AND TO MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOBS AND NECK EXTENDER TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 162016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON THE WATER STATION COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA AND UTENSILS, AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE-MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSILS FOR ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSILS FOR ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS INVERTED AND TO MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOBS AND NECK EXTENDER TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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