Pass

Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food

2852 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant ZIP 60657 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 26, 2026

Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food was last inspected on October 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 26, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

7 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed dead german roaches throughout basment and kitchen prep instructed to remove dead pest and replace monitor traps.

    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 no splashguard between front exposed hand sink beverage service station. Must install a washable splashguard.

    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: 4-903.12: Prohibitions OBSERVED SEWAGE LINES OVER FOOD AND SINGLE-USE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR REMOVE THE ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES

    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 raw wood; door (which is installed into floor in rear prep and stairs and surfaces). Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED COVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLUTTER STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: fried egg at 78.6f in prep area, sliced beef at 64.5f sliced tomato at 58.6f in cold holding unit manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 15 lbs of products worth $250.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises. Observed approximately 10 live roaches in rear prep and basement. Management instructed to clean and have 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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sewage lines over food and single-use items in the basement not properly shielded to prevent contamination. Management instructed to properly shield the sewage lines to intercept potential drips or remove the items stored beneath the sewage lines

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in basement unidentified liquid waste throughout floor in paper goods storage area instructed to clean and sanitize said area and dispose of any paper products effected by unidentifed liquid waste.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in basement storage area clutter stored. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor grout and damaged floor tiles and damaged coving in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2620991 CONDUCTED ON 07/21/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47) 4-101.19: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces 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. (#47)4-201.11: Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength 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. (#55)6-501.114: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. (#55)6-201.11: Floors, Walls, and…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food not stored in the original container must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored on top of prep cooler. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      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: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no closing door device on the employee washroom door. Instructed to install a self-closing door device on washroom door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items inside the employee washroom. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items. Clean and organize to prevent rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handler training or certificates on site for all the required employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink inside (2) washroom.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (sugar, rice etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil is used as storage liner on shelves in rear kitchen. Instructed to remove.

      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: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach-in freezer in the kitchen. Must properly use food grade storage bags

      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: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear kitchen especially under and behind cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: (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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust biuld up on prep area wall/ceiling (by chest freezer). Must clean prep area wall/ceiling and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor with accumulated dirt/dust build up. Must clean basement floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Pipe is leaking at condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler, repair issue.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: No self closing device provided at staff washroom. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken ceiling and cement floor in basement dry storage area.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.repair issue.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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