NOBLE THAI.

Chicago Health Dept

1371 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

11 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

An obstructed hand-wash sink in the basement prep kitchen, where full food production is taking place during inspection, was found to have a high chair placed in front of the sink, and equipment was also placed in the sink basin. Instructed to keep the sink accessible at all times during food preparation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Keeping rice scoop in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code.

MAY 8

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef... instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Brooms and mops at mop sink stored too close to clean utensils rack, instructed to install a barrier

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sanitizer test strips on site for low temps dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MAR 1

2024

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 28

2024

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 OBSERVED PACKAGED FOODS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD FROM BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.14 OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE LINES LOCATED ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AROUND THE EDGES OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AROUND THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 OBSERVED 3-4 SCREWS MISSING FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP TO KEEP IT CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SECURE THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND THE OIL DEPOSITS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589462 ON 2/9/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS, DINING ROOM, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, MEN'S WASHROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 23

2024

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED A HANGING FLY STRIP IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589462 ON 2/9/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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FEB 9

2024

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A HANGING FLY STRIP IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR.

JAN 27

2023

PASS 8 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CABBAGE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOIL LINED ON WALL NEXT TO STOVE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY-TO-CLEAN SURFACE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA (NEXT TO REAR DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOILED MOP STORED AT BOTTOM OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING, AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED IN BAR FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

OCT 31

2022

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 21

2022

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE WALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE HALLWAY HOLDING BAGS OF JASMINE RICE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VEGETABLE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND SEVERAL LIGHT-BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 17

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 23

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE PIPES ACCORDING TO PLUMBING AND FIRE CODE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE LOCATED ABOVE UTILITY SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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