Thali Corner

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 24, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Oct 17, 2025 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live roaches inside prep area unused 2-door reach in cooler next to hot water tank. Instructed manager must remove all roach activity by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005(a). Advised to call pest control operator for service.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Rear prep area handwash sink hot water valve leaking. Instructed manager must repair and maintain sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Apr 3, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections and equipment surfaces behind cooking line and cooking equipment.must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/grease build up on ventilation hoods/hoods filters. Instructed manager must clean ventilation hoods and filters.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handlers training certificates on premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Mar 24, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

5. Feb 7, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/grease build up on ventilation hood/hood filters. Instructed manager must clean ventilation hood and filters.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted on premises, only copy provided on premises. Instructed must have a valid original copy of chicago food manager certificate posted on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handlers training certificates on premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Mar 8, 2024 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections and equipment surfaces behind cooking line and cooking equipment.must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Handwshing sink at rear prep area slowly draining.repair issue. Vent cover hanghing from ceiling by the hood at rear prep area .must repair

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Excess debris and plastic crates on ground and sourrounding garbage container.clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expanding spray foam used as a sealant for openings around floor piping under three compartment sink and behind cooking equipment at rear prep area. Must remove to be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean