CILANTRO AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD.

Chicago Health Dept

1509 W DEVON AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

7 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 27

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, EGGS, AND BEAN SPROUTS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, PRAMOTE PHANSA ARD, ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:05 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLES IN WALL AROUND BASEMENT ENTRACE DOOR ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND AROUND PIPES IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO MAIN PREP AREA, NEAR ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

SEP 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REMOVE ALL DISHWASHING AIDS SUCH AS SCRUBBERS FROM THE FRONT SERVER STATION HANDWASHING SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED A MESH CURTAIN BEING USED AS A SCREENED DOOR AT THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT. CURTAIN WITH OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A SCREENED DOOR WITH TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDE.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILINGS' ABOVE ALL BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS NEXT TO THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED ALL COMPARTMENTS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY" MUST /REPAIR SEAL ALL LEAKS WITH A METAL WELD OR REPLACE SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE TOP METAL PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.----MUST NOT USE , CARDBOARD, TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.----SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT THE FRONT SERVER/CASHIER AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----NORTH WALL AND BASEBOARD ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED POOLING, STAGNANT LIQUID AT THE BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT STORE SOILED MOPS HEADS AND MOP BUCKET ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

NOV 28

2023

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 17

2023

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF A SOUP CONTAINER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER 127.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: TOFU 50.8F, CURRY SOUP 55.8F, CHUMEI SOUP 50.4F, BEEF 50.1F, DUMPLING 47.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 NOTED TCS FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS BUT NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED WATER SIPPING FROM THE PARTITION OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE SINK TO BE SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 43, 47,47,52 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2573365 DATED 3/28/2023 NOT CORRECTED:- -43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. -47)4-202.16: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES ON THE RACK IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. -47)-102.11: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. -52)5-402.12: NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 28

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH STOOLS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE STOOLS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES ON THE RACK AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON THE OUTSIDE PREMISE BEHIND THE RESTAURANT ON SHELVES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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MAY 11

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES AFTER BEING TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

KITCHEN/PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DURING INSPECTION. NOTED THE SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A CHAIR, A FOLDING TABLE, AND OTHER ASSORTED STORED ITEMS BLOCKING THE SINK. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ALL TO MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. EGGS AT 59.7F IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER, FRIED TOFU AT 56.1F, STUFFED DUMPLINGS AT 55.2F HELD IN A COOKS LINE COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TWO KITCHEN COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 62.6F AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT 62.4F WITH FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AT 59.7F AND FRIED TOFU AT 56.1F. BOTH COOLERS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED. MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED AN UNSECURED MESH CURTAIN BEING USED AS A SCREENED DOOR AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT AND NO SCREEN ON THE OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING, ON ALL SIDES, SCREENED DOOR AND ALL OPEN WINDOWS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WITH SCREENS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

COOKS LINE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING, EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOK LINE EQUIPMENT, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE COOKS LINE WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.---- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.----MISSING WALL TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO AND WALKWAY TO THE ALLEY/GARBAGE SUCH AS WOODEN PALLETS,FURNITURE,DEAD POTTED PLANTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 11

2021

PASS · 0 violations

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