Kinnaree Thai Restaurant
2415 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 18, 2026
Kinnaree Thai Restaurant was last inspected on June 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
June 18, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All stored items in the office must be elevated from the floors to monitor, sweep and mop.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use raw wood as a means of elevation for equipment on the wok line. Must be smooth, cleanable material.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Hood above the wok line with excessive dripping grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed food splatters inside of microwave. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves and dark yellowing stains on cutting board in prep area. Must detail clean or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 9/13/2024, report #2602755 #51-observed exposed hand washing sink draining slow in kitchen food prep area. Must repair and maintain sink in a good repair. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued. Handyman arrived on site and replaced drain pipe on hand sink. Hand sink is in good repair and maintained.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep cookers and cooking equipment. Must properly stored wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink draining slow in kitchen food prep area. Must repair and maintain sink in a good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed unoperable ventilation in the first unisex employee washroom. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation vent and filters above cooking equipment in kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)--some stored items at front counter, under prep tables, sinks rear hallway must be elevated from the floors to enable cleaning and monitoring.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-- must not use paper towels as liner for shelving.----some shelving throughout the kitchen with food spillage dirt and grease, must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- some floors under wok line under three compartment sink, behind freezer and coolers, rear hallway noted with excessive grease, dirt and debris. Must clean all and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container of sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the entire facility: front counter, under wok line under prep tables, sinks rear hallway must be elevated from the floors to enable cleaning and monitoring.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use paper towels as liner for shelving.----all shelving throughout the kitchen with food spillage dirt and grease, including the cooks line food cart. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of all coolers and freezers including door handles with food spillage, dirt, ice build-up, debris.----all food and spice containers on the cooks line food cart with encrusted food debris.----interior and exterior of all cooking equipment including the woks, oven, microwaves etc. With excessive grease, food debris and dirt. Must clean all and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Faucet mounted "pur" water filter must be removed from the kitchen hand washing sink. Sink is to be used for hand washing purposes only.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Soiled mops must be stored inverted/hanging to dry when not in use at the utility service sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: All floors throughout the entire facility: front counter, under wok line under prep tables, sinks, behind box freezers and coolers, rear hallway noted with excessive grease, dirt and debris. Must clean all and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 5-17-21 report #2509798 not corrected. #55- 6-501.114-- observed dry storage room with a lot of storage. Must get rid of unnecessary items and elevate all remaining items 6 inches off floor and away froms walls. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage room with alot of storage. Must get rid of unecessary items and elevate all remaining items 6 inches off floor and away froms walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Must provide date markings to tcs/rte foods, prepared onsite and held in coolers over 24 hrs. Instructed to provide consume by dates and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (refer to handout)
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer solution bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes stored in black storage rack adjacent to the front service counter. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must stain or paint wooden bar at front service counter. Raw wood cannot be used as a food contact surface. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair slow drain in hand-sink in prep area. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floors throughout prep, and rear storage areas. Instructed to maintain,
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must remove or organize clutter in rear storage room and from behind front service counter. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat food items inside prep coolers not properly label. Must propely label items with product name prepared by date and/or used by date.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must properly stored multi-use utensils to prevent contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build-up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on food storage shelving in kitchen food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair broken handle on 2-door prep cooler across from wok. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease accumulation from stove, wok, and interior of microwave in prep area. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt and debris from floors throughout prep area. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean stain from ceiling in prep area. Clean excessive grease accumulation from hood and filters in prep area. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove or organize clutter at rear exit door. Elevate items 6" off floor to prevent harborage and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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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 30 small live flies on walls throughout the prep area and on the wall around the mop sink in the rear. Instructed to remove flies. Contact pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must stain or paint raw wood wall in hallway leading to toilet rooms. Repair broken handle on 2-door prep cooler across from wok. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease accumulation from stove, wok, and interior of microwave in prep area. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt and debris from floors throughout prep area. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean stain from ceiling in prep area. Clean excessive grease accumulation from hood and filters in prep area. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must clean unknown debris from light shield in prep area. Instructed to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove or organize clutter at rear exit door. Elevate items 6" off floor to prevent harborage and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Employees must wear hair restraints at all times while preparing food in prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide food grade food storage bags for food storage and eliminate grocery store bags.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must seal gap in between floor and wall base inside of coat closet
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a dipping well for utensils used for bulk ice cream
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove,elevate and organize clutter from floor and away from walls at service counter and hallway office area
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must seal all openings around pipes and wires leading into walls and ceilings in water & gas meter closet,dining areas,prep area under hand sink,front entry door frame.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow device on mopsink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in hot water tank room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.
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