Pass

Aroy Thai Restaurant

4654 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 21, 2026

Aroy Thai Restaurant was last inspected on July 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 21, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed shrimp stored in direct contact with ice in the small prep cooler in the prep area and a milk carton stored inside of ice in the ice machine in the wait station area. Instructed management not to store food items in direct contact with ice.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility reusing single use grocery bags to store food items (lettuce, greens) in the prep cooler. Instructed management to not reuse single service bags for food items and to store all food items in either food grade bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and invert clean carry-out containers to prevent contamination before use and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler. Instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen storage shelfs and interior of coolers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door damaged with gap opening approx:2 inch gap opening at bottom right corner.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of hanging grease build-up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked floor tile in prep area of facility near kitchen entrance. Instructed manager to repair

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize basement storage area. Must remove unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 rat droppings on the ground in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from the premises. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area behind the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food build up in between gaskets in prep coolers. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed empty vinegar bottles by rear door outside and other unnecessary items. Must remove and clean area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor food debris on floors throughout prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an incomplete clean up kit on site.instructed management to provide a complete clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device at ice machine.instructed management to install a backflow device at ice machine.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  11. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n)-no employee health policy- must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010- no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11-no procedure for cleaning when an employee or a patron experiences vomiting and/or diarrhea. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005-no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17(c)-all refrigerated ready to eat tcs food inside the prep and reach in cooler must be properly labeled and dated. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-all spices containers and bulk food container must be properly label with common name and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(d)- all wiping cloth must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11-rusted bottom shelve of the prep table in the kitchen . Must remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-grimes and grease accumulated on top of the stove. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-grimes and grease accumulated on top of the stove. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13- no food handlers certificate for the 4 employees handling food. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13- no food handlers certificate for the 4 employees handling food. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n)-no employee health policy- must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010- no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11-no procedure for cleaning when an employee or a patron experiences vomiting and/or diarrhea. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005-no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17(c)-all refrigerated ready to eat tcs food inside the prep and reach in cooler must be properly labeled and dated. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-all spices containers and bulk food container must be properly label with common name and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-3-4.14(d)- all wiping cloth must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11-rusted bottom shelve of the prep table in the kitchen . Must remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-grimes and grease accumulated on top of the stove. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.16(a)- walls above the 3 compt sink with food stained. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13- no food handlers certificate for the 4 employees handling food. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa-100-0367-no food allergen training available at this time. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a splashguard at the right side of the exposed handsink next to the dishwashing 3 compartment sink and maintain. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and sanitize interiors of the light shields in kitchen area and remove dusts accumulations on the ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All stock items near the mop sink area must be elevated at least 6" inches off the floor and away from the wall and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in the kitchen under, around, and behind equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed utensils and containers stored outside the restaurant in the rear. Instructed facility to store all utensils inside and protected and to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris accumulated on the inside of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt, grease, and food debris on the floors in the kitchen under and around all equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exhaust hood to not be functioning properly/motor in disrepair. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so exhaust hood and motor function properly.

  16. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 2 door sliding door cooler in the kitchen: 19lbs of pork at temperatures ranging from 45.8f-48.9f, 2lbs of fish cake mix at 47.1f, 1.5lbs of duck at 45.1f, 2lbs of crab rangoon at 47.0f, 5lbs of chicken at 46.2f, and 3lbs of rice at 46.5f. Discarded and denatured said food valued at $150 as stated by operator. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1734733, dated 3-24-16: Violation 32- "OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN." Violation 33- "OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN." and Violation 38- "OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOBS AND NECK EXTENDER TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN." Instructed to comply with all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed utensils and containers stored outside the restaurant in the rear. Instructed facility to store all utensils inside and protected and to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris accumulated on the inside of the freezer compartment of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt, grease, and food debris on the floors in the kitchen under and around all equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exhaust hood to not be functioning properly/motor in disrepair. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so exhaust hood and motor function properly. Observed the exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  17. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to store all multiuse utensils inverted and to maintain to help prevent contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior portion of the ice machine with slight dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the cooking equipment with grease and food debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet knobs and neck extender to be leaking. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  18. Fail

    License · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 live ants crawling on the water station counter. Instructed facility to remove all pests, clean and sanitize said area and utensils, and recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service-maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed the three compartment sink not large enough to submerge the largest utensils for adequate washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Instructed facility to install a three compartment sink large enough to submerge the largest utensils for adequate washing, rinsing, and sanitizing and to maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to store all multiuse utensils inverted and to maintain to help prevent contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior portion of the ice machine with slight dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the cooking equipment with grease and food debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet knobs and neck extender to be leaking. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.