JAN 20
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THAI AREE HOUSE.
EAT. 84/100
3592 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 20, 2026 · passed
12 of 16 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 72025PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 172024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 17
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS ONLY 1 PEST INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE PAST YEAR DATED 2/6/23. THE LAST PEST INSPECTION REPORT WAS DATED 2/2/22. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS EACH YEAR AND KEEP THEM IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND 1 BURNER STOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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FEB 142022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP,WASHROOMS).
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JUN 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OSBERVED BUCKET OF RICE NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED OIL SPLASHED ON OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SPOONS,FORKS (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH SPLASHED GREASE SPILLAGE,MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
JAN 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE ONE BURNER STOVE AND INSIDE THE BROKEN STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX BY THE WOK STATION AND UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK.
JUN 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found several food items stored in grocery bags in 2 door cooler. Instructed must not use grocery bags. Must only stored food in commercial grade storage containers. Must maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found excessive grease build up on cooking line equipment (woks). Instructed to remove grease build up, clean, and sanitize. Must maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found excessive grease build up on hood above cooking line. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.
AUG 52015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, NEWSPAPER, PLASTIC OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN STOVE AND CLEAN STORED DISHES. MUST BE A HARD, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND GAS STOVE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE METAL FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND GAS STOVE. MUST RE-SEAL, REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 82014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH CLUTTER.
JUN 72013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Food container in reach-in cooler and cold hold unit not labeled. Must provide date and name of food.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSIL NOT CLEAN,CROCK POT , IN PREP AREA FRONT COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME; PREP AREA . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENT IN REACH IN COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
APR 212011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE MACHINE TUBE CONNECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATIUON MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER
AUG 162010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers and cover.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage cabinets, cooking equipment, oven and inside coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and store supplies 6 inches off floor and away from wall.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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