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Yummy Thai

1418 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Jun 11, 2026

Yummy Thai was last inspected on June 11, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

June 11, 2026 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal care items improperly stored with single service articles and other premise related items for restaurant. Instd to store separately in designated area and maintain

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep line across from wok station stained with deep , dark grooves. Instd to resurface/replace cutting board and 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: Excessive ice accumulation in upright freezer at front prep area. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter/papers accumulated on storage shelves in front prep area. Instd to remove any items unnecessary, non related to the operation of the establishment and maintain area organized

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training for food handlers on site. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed approx. 20 live cockroaches on the floor and countertop in the front food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 clean and remove all dead insects from the floor behind the equipment in the prep area, on food storage containers and equipment, on storage shelves, and on wall of the dry storage area and dish washing room.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 detail clean the interior and exterior of the deep fryer, stoves, and wire storage rack in the food prep area. Clean and seal the grease trap in the dish washing area. Clean the grease dripping from the pipes under and around the side of the wok station.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed no backflow prevention device located at the mop sink in the basement. Management instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair or remove the exposed hand washing sink in the basement next to the mop sink (there is no food preparation occurring in the basement).

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the excessive grease buildup on the floor beneath the cooking equipment and in the dish washing room. Clean the spiderwebs in the rear hallway and women's washroom. Clean the grease on the wall beneath the wok station and in the corner. Clean the grease on the wall in the corner beneath the ventilation hood.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 seal the holes and gaps in the wall in the corners and behind the wok station.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at the exposed hand washing sink in the dish washing area. Management instructed to provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      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 improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 1-door prep coolers. Observed eggs at 45f, tofu at 51f, pot stickers at 51f, cream sauces at 52f, cooked rice at 50f, and chicken at 44f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 1-door prep cooler next to the stoves with an air temperature of 55f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as tofu and cream based sauces. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an infestation of live cockroaches in the food prep area, dining room, dry storage area and in the dish washing room. Approx. 50 live cockroaches were observed throughout the 1st floor of the restaurant. Pest control service is required to eliminate the pest activity throughout. Priority violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the pest control log book not maintained. There are no reports from the past year in the pest control log book. Management instructed to provide at least 2 recent pest control service reports per year in the log book. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and remove all dead insects from the floor behind the equipment in the prep area, on food storage containers and equipment, on storage shelves, and on wall of the dry storage area and dish washing room.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior and exterior of the deep fryer, stoves, and wire storage rack in the food prep area. Clean and seal the grease trap in the dish washing area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device located at the mop sink in the basement. Management instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair or remove the exposed hand washing sink in the basement next to the mop sink (there is no food preparation occurring in the basement).

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Seal the holes and gaps in the wall behind the cooking equipment and in the dry storage area. Repair the hole in the ceiling drywall at the corner at the entrance to the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter and unnecessary items stored in the basement storage rooms. Management instructed to remove unnecessary items from the basement and store remaining items off of the floor. All areas of the basement must be accessible for inspection.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the excessive grease buildup on the floor beneath the cooking equipment and in the dish washing room. Clean the spiderwebs in the rear hallway and women's washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment. Management instructed to clean and maintain. Clean the dust buildup on the ceiling vents in the rear hallway.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    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 two bird cages with 12 live birds inside at rear restroom area. Instructed manager to remove birds from restaurant. Priority foundation #7-40-060. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to thoroughly clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks, and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects, and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to thoroughly clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks, and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects, and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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