SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BANGKOK THAI CUISINE.

BEAT. 47/100

6144 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 21, 2025 · passed

Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Mar 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 21
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 18
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HANDWASH SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80.0 F. HOWEVER WE FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL OTHER SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL 100.0 F BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (UNDER MICROWAVE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

SEP 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6 CONTAINERS OF COOKED WIDE RICE NOODLES AT TEMP OF 75F TO 82F.FOOD WAS DELIVERED AT AM FOR MANAGER STATEMENT. A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 45.5F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 30,VALUE 66. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF DELIMED.MINERAL BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STRONG FOUL ODOR COMES FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR ISSUE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ON SITE POSTED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW SAID CERTIFICATE.VALID ONLY FOR THREE YEARS. PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATESFOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JUL 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-23-22 INSPECTION #2562607.VIOLATION 57. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 23
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MOP SINK LOCATED NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE ONLY WASHING THEIR HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINKS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. ISSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

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MAR 31
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

FEB 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- MUST PROVIDE THE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR THE WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE; INCLUDING A SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

- OBSERVED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT MET, AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED SINK IS UNABLE TO BE USED DUE TO A SLIGHT WATER BACKUP INTO SINK COMPARTMENTS WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAIRED ADEQUATELY FOR USAGE, AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY HAS REPAIRED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

- OBSERVED SOME ORGANIC DEBRIS (LEAVES, STICKS, DIRT) AND SOME ARTICLES (PALLET, EMPTY BUCKETS) STORED IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ORGANIC DEBRIS AND EXCESS ARTICLES FROM THE DUMPSTER AREA, AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AREA AT ALL TIMES. -

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

FEB 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

TOWELS FOR FOOD SERVICE AREA SANITATION MUST BE STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BETWEEN USES UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN DRY LOCATION, HOT WATER OR RUNNING COLD WATER.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET FOR MOP BUCKET FILL

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR LADY'S BATHROOM

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 3
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE FREEZERS OR COOLERS.--- PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS AND ON METAL COOKS LINE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.---OBSERVED METAL CORNER OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SOME METAL SHELVING IN KITCHEN PADDED WITH TAPE AND BUBBLE WRAP. TOP OF THE BOX FREEZER PADDED AND TAPED WITH CLOTH MATTING. MUST REMOVE ALL. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOM HALLWAY.---PEELING, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNUSED ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.---EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

NOV 24
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPER LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE SPRAYER NOZZLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WHILE WEARING GLOVES, CLEANED AND REMOVES DIRT FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASH SINK AND DUMPED IT INTO THE TRASH CAN AND CONTINUED TO THE PREP TABLE TO PREPARE FOOD. STILL WEARING THE SAME GLOVES WASHED THEIR HANDS WITH GLOVES ON, THEN PROCEEDED TO WIPE HANDS ON THE APRON. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS PROPERLY. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES, WENT TO THE WALK N COOLER AND OPENED THE COOLER DOOR WITH GLOVES ON, THEN BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUED PREPARING FOOD AT THE SAME TIME WIPED THEIR FACE WITH THE SAME GLOVES. ALL STILL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS AND MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE SPRAYER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21
2016
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH OPPM OF QUATERNAY AMMONIA. DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED, DISH MACHINE TAGGED

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAR 26
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 11
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Above had no proof of pest control service, pest control log book, must provide proof of pest control service, pest control log book.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

Above had no chemical test strips(Chlorine test strips or Quaternary Ammonium), must provide chemical test strips.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

prep conter top shelves not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors by front counter area not clean, need cleaning.

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