What is Golden Thai's health inspection score?

Golden Thai has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Golden Thai last inspected?

Golden Thai was last inspected on February 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Golden Thai have?

Golden Thai has 13 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Golden Thai safe to eat at?

Golden Thai has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Golden Thai serve?

Golden Thai serves Thai cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Golden Thai

Name: Golden Thai
Address: 1509 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 72

1509 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/6/2025

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Thai•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 72% of thai restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Feb 6, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+18 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 71/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (72/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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1509 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND PLASTIC LINER ON SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND PLASTIC LINER FROM SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC AND PAPER GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. OBSERVED A BROKEN WINDOW INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET. MUST SEAL GAP AND REPAIR WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTENANCE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND A COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT/DISHES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO AS A SHELF LINER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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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