MAR 4
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THAI FUSION NOODLES INC..
BEAT. 45/100
4477 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 4, 2026 · passed
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 242026FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2026
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 1 YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
MAR 132025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL SAUCES WITHOUT LABELS. IDENTIFY EACH SAUCE WITH LABEL.
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.
APR 192024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WHITE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
APR 122024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2024
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ISSUED.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WHITE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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JUN 202023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 20
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JUN 152023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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 VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 122023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE BARRIER ON PREP TABLE TO PROTECT RICE COOKER FROM CONSUMER.
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.
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 ISSUED.
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