What is Nine Classic Thai Cuisine's health inspection score?

Nine Classic Thai Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nine Classic Thai Cuisine last inspected?

Nine Classic Thai Cuisine was last inspected on January 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nine Classic Thai Cuisine have?

Nine Classic Thai Cuisine has 19 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nine Classic Thai Cuisine safe to eat at?

Nine Classic Thai Cuisine has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Nine Classic Thai Cuisine serve?

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

Official Health Record

Nine Classic Thai Cuisine

Name: Nine Classic Thai Cuisine
Address: 2349 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 83

2349 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/7/2025

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0Good

Thai•Lincoln Park

Ranked #314 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 87% of thai restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

+11 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

9 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. SHELVING AND LINERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SPLASH GUARD OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKS LINE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NOTED UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
METAL DOORS IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOOD ATTACHED TO THE WALL BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER USED AS A "BUMPER" TO PREVENT WALL DAMAGE FROM THE FREEZER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
WE OBSERVED TRACES OF BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOODS ON SITE WITH COMMON NAME, ESPECIALLY AFTER REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
SINGLE PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED OR PROPERLY STORED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NEED TO PROVIDE A SMALL RECEPTACLE WITH LID FOR INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Base deductions−25 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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