What is JJ Thai Street Food's health inspection score?

JJ Thai Street Food 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 JJ Thai Street Food last inspected?

JJ Thai Street Food was last inspected on May 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does JJ Thai Street Food have?

JJ Thai Street Food has 20 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is JJ Thai Street Food safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

JJ Thai Street Food

Name: JJ Thai Street Food
Address: 1715 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 83

1715 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Wicker Park

Ranked #208 of 583 in Wicker Park

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 19, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

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

May 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

May

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

May

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Chipped wall behind prep table at rear prep area, instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Employees Personal clothing and bags stored on food shelves, Instructed to separate.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE DISHES BUT NOT SANITIZE DISHES. ALL UTENSILS MUST BE SANITIZED AFTER BEING WASHED AND RINSED. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEE TO SANITIZE THE DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD-HOLDING FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF COOKED RICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CLAY POTS USED FOR SERVING FRIED RICE WITH NO INDICATION OF BEING FOOD SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE MATERIALS FOR SERVICE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND ON THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556371 DATED 5/26/2022: #58 2-102.13 "OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−26 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR AND 1 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AND PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH) USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SALT AND SUGAR) LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR AND 1 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AND PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERYTOR BAGS IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−23 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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