Chicago
45
BEAT

Thai Fusion Noodles Inc.

4477 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
45/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 8 inspections for food temperature, documentation & training

Inspections
8
3 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-04
Pass Rate
38%
4 failures
Score
45/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-03-04)
Failed 4 inspections (2026, 2024, 2023...)
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Other minor
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Sanitation serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-03-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-02-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. LAST PEST CONTROL REPORT DATED JANUARY 7 2025, MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVDE REPORTS WITHIN 1 YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTOL REPORTS WTHIN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RUN WATER LEAKS ON FLOOR. MANAGER HAS TUB TO CATCH WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2025-03-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL SAUCES WITHOUT LABELS. IDENTIFY EACH SAUCE WITH LABEL.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A LARGE BAG ON ONIONS AND CARROTS STORED IN UNFINISHED BASEMENT UNDER UNFINISHED CEILING AND WASTEWATER PIPES. ONIONS AND CARROTS WERE MOVED DURING INSPECTION.

2024-04-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WHITE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, SUCH AS BOXES, OLD DOORS, AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2592670 DATED 4/12/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2024-04-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUE...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN A BOWL OF WATER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS ITEMS EITHER UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATOR.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WHITE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATIO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, SUCH AS BOXES, OLD DOORS, AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-06-20 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

2023-06-15 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (A) :OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 89 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS REACHED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATI...

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B): OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INSTALLED. UNABLE TO TEST TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F ONCE INSTALLED. PRIORITY VIOLAT...

2023-06-12 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO FRONT ENTRY/ NEAR GRIDDLE WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 89 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F IS REACHED AT ALL HAND WASHING SIN...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZER TO MATCH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR FREEZER IN GENERAL ORDERING AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN LOCKS FOR EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PERSONS OUTSIDE ESTABLISHMENT EMPLOYMENT. OBSERVED RICE COOKER ON PREP TABLE WHICH IS...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 3 COMP SINK WITH GLUE LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 104.5 F THIS IS THE HOTTEST WATER OBSERVED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ...

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