SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TUK TUK THAI ISAN STREET FOOD.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

2852 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 21, 2025 · passed with conditions

3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 71.1F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.F. FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND SINK WITH CLOSED PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW 102.F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED TINT FOIL USED AS A STORAGE LINER ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM FACILITY.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 17
2024
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 13
2024
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO DISHMACHINE) AS A SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, RICE ETC)

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL IS USED AS STORAGE LINER ON SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

(3) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JAN 18
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 9
2024
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE MACHINE ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BIULD UP ON PREP AREA WALL/CEILING (BY CHEST FREEZER). MUST CLEAN PREP AREA WALL/CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 5
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PIPE IS LEAKING AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEILING AND CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPAIR ISSUE.

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