Madame Puffs and Thai Bistro
4825 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Restaurant ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 24, 2026
Madame Puffs and Thai Bistro was last inspected on July 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
July 24, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 seal all openings and gaps in the walls of the food prep area and dishwashing area to prevent pest harborage conditions.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork 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 a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of rear exit door in the kitchen leading to dumpsters and alley. Instructed to seal gap to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates for all food employees during inspection. Food employees that are not city of chicago certified food managers must complete basic food handler training and keep certificates on site for review.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a valid copy city of chicago food manager certificate. Instructed management that the person in charge must have a valid city of chicago food manager certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the service station blocked and cornered in by trashcan and serving cart. Instructed management that handwashing sinks must be accessible at all times to allow for proper handwashing. Management relocated trashcan and cart to another area for handwashing accessibility. -cos. Priority foundation violation, citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sinks in the service station and dishwashing area with minimum hot water temperatures between 74f-77.9f. Instructed management to provide and maintain a hot water temperature above 100f at all handwashing sinks at all times. Management restored water heater to higher temperature. Minimum hot water temperature measured 114f by the end of inspection. Priority violation, 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 maintaining proper temperature of 41f or below. Noted temperature to be improper at 69.4f.non tcs food items, sodas, and canned beverages only stored in the cooler at this time. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the cdph and may not be used until re-inspected and maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation, 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water at the three compartment sink measuring at 72f. Instructed management to provide hot water at a minimum of 110f at the three compartment sink and maintain. Management restored water heater to a higher temperature. Minimum hot water temperature measured up to 120.4f by the end of inspection. Priority violation, 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility thawing frozen shrimp and other fish items at room temperature in the prep area. Instructed management that tcs foods must be thawed under refrigeration maintaining a proper temperature of 41f or below or under submerged running water at 70f or below. Food employee placed food items in the prep cooler.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of rear exit door in the kitchen leading to dumpsters and alley. Instructed to seal gap to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 aluminum foil being used as a liner on the bottom shelf of cooking equipment in the prep area. Instructed to remove aluminum foil so that surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop not in use stored in the kitchen prep area. Instructed management that mops must be hanged to allow to dry when not in use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises with a valid certificate while tcs foods (soups, salads, chicken, shrimp, etc.) were being prepared and served at the time of inspection. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager with a valid certificate must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates for all food employees during inspection. Food employees that are not city of chicago certified food managers must complete basic food handler training and keep certificates on site for review.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in the front prep area where stuffed pastries are being displayed and handled. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Rear hand washing sink in the prep/dish area not accessible to the three compartment sink. Hand sink blocked without easy access by two metal prep tables. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not stored in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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: Must provide proper stoppers for the three compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted excessive grease on the deep fryer and the other cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside waste receptacle overflowing with garbage and debris and on the surrounding grounds of the container. Must remove all overflowing garbage. Priority foundation violation 7-38-202(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: No outside grease receptacle for grease waste. Business has deep fryer on the premises. Must provide an outside grease receptacle. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: All raw wood and unused construction materials in the rear dining room storage room must be removed from the premises and all other needed items stored elevated and organized.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in the rear dining room storage room. Must replace.----floor of the walk-in cooler with dirt and accumulated food debris. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Raw wooden utensil holder above the three compartment sink with grease and chipping paint. Must clean, repaint/seal to be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate for the above certified food manager. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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