Fail

Noble Thai

1371 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Jul 29, 2026

Noble Thai was last inspected on July 29, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 4 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 29, 2026 · Canvass

Fail

Result: Fail

4 critical4 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed employee washing kitchenware and utensils at 3 compartment (1st floor) rinse, then hang on drying rack. Noted employee washing large cutting boards at small 3 compartment sink located in basment prep without sanitizing prior to hanging on drying racks.instructed to properly set up 3 compartment sink basins designated for washing, rinsing and proper sanitizing solution as required. Must maintain. Priority violation. #7-28-025. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine internal lid with pink and brown mold like build up on surfaces and dripping into ice bin used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain food contact surface without buildup.priority foundation violation. #-7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 lbs of cooked pasta stored on top of unopened boxes of oil inside prep area at improper temperature (78.0f) during time of inspection. Instructed to hold all hot tcs foods @135 or higher and maintain as required. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Pic discarded at this time. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 21)

    Proper hot holding temperatures

  • CriticalFood temperature

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (7 lbs duck, 10lb housemaid sauces, 5 lbs pork, 7 lbs brown rice) stored in various cooling units/walk in cooler without proper labels. Instructed to provide discard dates not to exceed 7 days for tcs food prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours.must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued. All said food items were voluntarily discarded and denatured at this time.

    Official wording (code 23)

    Proper date marking and disposition

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cooling unit located adjacent to deep fryers without a thermometer inside. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers located near ice machine containing ingredients (sugar, salt, etc) without labels. Instructed to provide common name

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed oepened hot hold unit, utensils and working ingredients stored on a shelf directly next to handsink in prep. Noted porous wall in place in between drying rack and mop sink located in dishwashing area. Instructed to install smooth and easily cleanable splashguards in said spaces to prevent contamination of food items as well as dried kitchenware.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed prep table shelving in basement prep accumulated with food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: An obstructed hand-wash sink in the basement prep kitchen, where full food production is taking place during inspection, was found to have a high chair placed in front of the sink, and equipment was also placed in the sink basin. Instructed to keep the sink accessible at all times during food preparation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Keeping rice scoop in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Brooms and mops at mop sink stored too close to clean utensils rack, instructed to install a barrier

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No sanitizer test strips on site for low temps dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef... instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2589462 on 2/9/24 not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 20 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the 1st floor and basement food prep areas, dining room, basement storage areas, men's washroom and behind the bar. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed packaged foods stored underneath sewage lines in the basement storage room. Management instructed to remove the food from beneath the sewage lines or shield the sewage lines to intercept potential drips.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.14 observed exposed sewage lines located above the basement food prep area. Management instructed to shield all sewage lines in the basement to prevent potential drips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 remove the duct tape around the edges of the prep table in the basement.

      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 clean the grease around the lid of the grease trap and sides of the grease trap.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-402.13 observed 3-4 screws missing from the top of the grease trap to keep it closed. Management instructed to secure the lid of the grease trap.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the grease and the oil deposits on the floor and walls around the bottom of the grease trap.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2589462 on 2/9/24 not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the 1st floor and basement food prep areas, storage areas and behind the bar. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed a hanging fly strip in the basement food prep area. Management instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must clean the food debris on top of the refrigerator.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 25 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the 1st floor and basement food prep areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hanging fly strip in the basement food prep area. Management instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the food debris on top of the refrigerator.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer inside cooler next to ice machine. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found cabbage stored in plastic grocery bag in walk-in cooler. Instructed to use food grade storage bags or containers, 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: Found foil lined on wall next to stove in 1st floor prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain to ensure a smooth and easy-to-clean surface.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink slow draining in 1st floor prep area (next to rear door). Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found soiled mop stored at bottom of mop sink. Instructed to hang dry, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found milk crates used as shelving, and cardboard boxes stored on floor of basement. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found food debris accumulated in bar floor drain. Instructed to 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: Found multiple employees missing food handler training. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on the side wall near the ice machine with the food contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no label for bulk storage container (sugar) located in the hallway where the ice machine is stored. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler located in the basement. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must 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: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the hallway holding bags of jasmine rice. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed vegetable stored in plastic grocery bags stored in the walk-in cooler located in the basement. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light-bulb in the hallway leading to the basement and several light-bulbs throughout the basement. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting throughout the facility and food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed to maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Certified food manager does not have allergen training. All certified food managers must obtain allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found waste water pipes above 3 compartment sink in basement. Also noted waste water pipes above dry storage area. Must encase pipes according to plumbing and fire code to prevent miscellaneous source of contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found backflow preventer device located above utility sink profusely leaking. Must repair and maintain. Also noted handwashing sink next to dishwashing area slow draining. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  12. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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