Thai Fusion Noodles
4477 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 4, 2026
Thai Fusion Noodles was last inspected on March 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
March 4, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of at least 2 pest control services within the past year. Last pest control report dated january 7 2025, manager unable to provde reports within 1 year. Instructed manager to provide and maintain at least 2 pest contol reports wthin 1 year. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak from bottom pipes of 3 compartment sink. When water is run water leaks on floor. Manager has tub to catch water. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed several sauces without labels. Identify each sauce with label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed a large bag on onions and carrots stored in unfinished basement under unfinished ceiling and wastewater pipes. Onions and carrots were moved during inspection.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general3 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside white refrigerator next to cook line. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed clutter in basement, such as boxes, old doors, and shelves. Instructed to remove and maintain premises free of unnecessary items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 employee working without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2592670 dated 4/12/2024. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general2 paperwork 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: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of employe health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed chicken being thawed in a bowl of water on prep table. Instructed to thaw tcs items either under running water or in refrigerator.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside white refrigerator next to cook line. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed to contract with a licensed pest control company, receive service, and maintain all required documents on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed clutter in basement, such as boxes, old doors, and shelves. Instructed to remove and maintain premises free of unnecessary items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 employee working without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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: 4-101.19: observed rusty racks inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a) :observed hand washing sink in toilet room with a maximum hot water temperature of 89 f. Instructed manager to ensure a minimum hot water temperature of 100 f is reached at all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: 5-103.11(b): observed 3 compartment sink not installed. Unable to test temperature of hot water in 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to ensure hot water in 3 compartment sink reaches a minimum temperature of 110 f once installed. Priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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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: 4-101.19: observed rusty racks inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no three compartment sink installed on premises. Instructed to install three compartment sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-025 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in toilet room and handwashing sink closest to front entry/ near griddle with a maximum hot water temperature of 89 f. Instructed manager to ensure a minimum hot water temperature of 100 f is reached at all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer available on site. Instructed manager to provide chlorine sanitizer to match chlorine test strips. Priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water in 3 compartment sink reaching a maximum temperature of 104.5 f this is the hottest water observed in facility. Instructed manager to ensure hot water reaches a minimum temperature of 110 f. Priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler and 2 door freezer in general ordering area of establishment. Instructed manager to obtain locks for equipment to prevent contamination from persons outside establishment employment. Observed rice cooker on prep table which is easily accessible by consumer. Instructed manager to place barrier on prep table to protect rice cooker from consumer.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 interior of 3 comp sink with glue like substance on inside. Instructed manager to clean and remove substance. Observed rusty racks inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repaint or replace racks.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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