What is Arun's Thai Restaurant's health inspection score?

Arun's Thai Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Arun's Thai Restaurant last inspected?

Arun's Thai Restaurant was last inspected on March 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Arun's Thai Restaurant have?

Arun's Thai Restaurant has 26 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Arun's Thai Restaurant safe to eat at?

Arun's Thai Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Arun's Thai Restaurant serve?

Arun's Thai Restaurant serves Thai cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Arun's Thai Restaurant

Name: Arun's Thai Restaurant
Address: 4156 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 78

4156 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Thai•North Center

Ranked #308 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 60% of thai restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Mar 12, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4156 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

7 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND DRY STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High4 Basic

8 total

52/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CIATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE INACCESSIBLE WITH STRAINER, CUPS AND OTHER KITCHEN GADGETS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION.
13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE TWO DOOR UNIT FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $80.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−48 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Med6 Basic

10 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SUGAR AND RICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGER LABELED CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND RESTROOMS AND SMALL AMOUNTS OF FOOD RESIDUE LEFT INSIDE COOLER NOW BEING USED FOR PLATE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BACK STORAGE AREA, AND BLACK SOIL BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN THE WINE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKETS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NO LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE WINE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−37 pts

Jun 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS IN THE REAR CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL STORAGE CLOSET AND ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE NEED RE-GROUTING.

Base deductions−13 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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