MAY 19
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JJ THAI STREET FOOD.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
1715 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 19, 2025 · passed
5 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Chipped wall behind prep table at rear prep area, instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Employees Personal clothing and bags stored on food shelves, Instructed to separate.
MAY 242024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE DISHES BUT NOT SANITIZE DISHES. ALL UTENSILS MUST BE SANITIZED AFTER BEING WASHED AND RINSED. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEE TO SANITIZE THE DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD-HOLDING FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF COOKED RICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CLAY POTS USED FOR SERVING FRIED RICE WITH NO INDICATION OF BEING FOOD SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE MATERIALS FOR SERVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND ON THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556371 DATED 5/26/2022: #58 2-102.13 "OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 262022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR AND 1 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AND PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
MAY 132022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2022
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH) USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SALT AND SUGAR) LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR AND 1 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AND PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERYTOR BAGS IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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DEC 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED UTENSILS (PANS, LARGE SPOONS...) STORED IN MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL HAND SINKS FREE FROM ANY OBSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOOD STAINES NOTED ON ROUGH SURFACE WALL BEHIND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOV 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVE D NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPATMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE/RULES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE/RULES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER OR BAGS, NOT PLASTIC.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN THE REAR STORAGE AND AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW RULES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JUL 242017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENT ON THE WALL NEAR THE CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND THE VENITLATION UNITS IN THE WASHROOMS TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
AUG 222016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI-USE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING, NEEDS DETAINED CLEANING,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT, IDPH’S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED,
OCT 62015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 6
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
COVING NEEDED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DISH AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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