REAL THAI RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

7419 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

7 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
24
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14
2026
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN PREP LINE.

FEB 5
2025
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS IN KITCHEN FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.

Critical Sanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER WITH GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES LOCATED BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 31
2024
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN.

Critical Sanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS OF FACILITY.

SEP 1
2023
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 25
2022
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT FIXTURES NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND WOMAN RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN.

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APR 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN,NOODLES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE METHOD OF DATE MARK FOR REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS)HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS.THE DAY OF PREPARATION WILL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINERS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AROUND WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOORS AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR MATS.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE BROKEN/UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/PLASTIC CRATES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AREA.

OCT 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITH INCOMPLETE SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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