Pass

Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant

710 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 14, 2026

Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant was last inspected on October 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

October 14, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Prep area floor tiles in poor repair/low grout at prep area. Instructed manager must repair/regrout damaged floor tiles throughout prep area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 55.0 f. Instructed manager walk in cooler ambient air temperature must be 41.0 or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. No tcs foods inside walk in cooler, no citation.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Prep area floor tiles in poor repair/low grout at prep area. Instructed manager must repair/regrout damaged floor tiles throughout prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 rat droppings on prep area floor under and around equipment and corners. Instructed manager must remove all rat droppings by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found the following previous core violations from report #2612161 dated on 02/13/25 not corrected-#37 noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name,#39 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. 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,#47 observed rusted and encrusted in food debris storage racks in walk in cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, instructed to clean and maintain,#55 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    15 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen egg rolls 41.9f on dry storage shelf. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing, or overnight in walk in cooler). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). 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 food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. 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

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear at all times when preparing food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      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 chicken, vegtables and a varity of other food products stored in plastic thank you bags in walk-in cooler and freezer. 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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusted and encrusted in food debris storage racks in walk in cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water in the 3 compartment sink slowly draining. Person in charge was advised to unclog sink as a possible solution. Instructed to correct issue and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach-in and walk-incoolers 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: Bserved clutter stored on floor in rear storagein rear storage area. 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 grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the dry storage room. 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: Observed missing ceilings tile panels in the prep/dish area. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 critical17 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in prep area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation combined with violation above

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods at improper cold holding temperatures: eggs 67.4f, bean sprouts 67.3f, cooked chicken 68.7f, raw chicken 68.9f, shrimp 70.5, rice 58.7f, & sauces 49.9f located in prep area, walk in cooler and reach in cooler. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. 75lbs denatured with value of $315.00 priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods without labels in walk in cooler. Instructed to discard and use by labels on cooked rice, soups, dumplings, etc, and maintain on all prepared food items held on site for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen egg rolls 41.9f on dry storage shelf. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods ( must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing, or overnight in walk in cooler). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). 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 food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. 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

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear at all times when preparing food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      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 chicken, vegtables and a varity of other food products stored in plastic thank you bags in walk-in cooler and freezer. 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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusted and encrusted in food debris storage racks in walk in cooler, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water in the 3 compartment sink slowly draining. Person in charge was advised to unclog sink as a possible solution. Instructed to correct issue and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach-in and walk-incoolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking in rear storage/ water heater area instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in rear storagein rear storage area. 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 grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the dry storage room. 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: Observed missing ceilings tile panels in the prep/dish area. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection while eggs were being cooked. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Violation corrected on site; the certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager, louis dorneifer arrived on site approx halfway through inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed utensils on shelving unit next to three compartment sink stored with handles down. Instructed during storage to invert utensils with handles up to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on all shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from all shelving units in walk in cooler, non food contact surfaces shall be smooth for ease of cleanability.

      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 damaged right side door gasket on walk in cooler door. Instructed to repair or replace door gasket on walk in cooler door and maintain.

      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 grocery bags used to store food in both freezers. Instructed to eliminate grocery bags usage for food storage and obtain food grade storage bags to store food.

      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 grease buildup on walls underneath filters of hood, right side next to fryer and left side next to oven with eyes. Observed grease buildup on floor and lower pipes next to fryer and oven with eyes. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed buildup along base of wall and right corner underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean along base of wall and right corner underneath three compartment sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on filters and interior of hood. Instructed to clean filters and interior of hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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