What is Paula's Thai Kitchen's health inspection score?

Paula's Thai Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Paula's Thai Kitchen last inspected?

Paula's Thai Kitchen was last inspected on April 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Paula's Thai Kitchen have?

Paula's Thai Kitchen has 36 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Paula's Thai Kitchen safe to eat at?

Paula's Thai Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Paula's Thai Kitchen

Name: Paula's Thai Kitchen
Address: 2441 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 79

2441 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

Lincoln Park

Ranked #381 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Apr 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.2

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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

11x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 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.

Location

2441 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

13 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSRVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATON AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN COOKING HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AROUND AND BEHING ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−32 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med13 Basic

15 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE EAST SIDE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS AT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL OPENINGS AMD MAINTAIN FACILITY ROODENT PROOF.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROPERLY WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH OPENS SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINAIN,
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN COOKING HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSRVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIMPENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ORGANIZE AND SANITIZE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−36 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME INCLUDING SPICES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AND SOME REPAIRED WITH TAPE INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AND RAW WOOD LINER UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL.----NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A DIRTY PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED FOR SOAKING NOODLES.-----NOTED DIRTY RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST USE CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Base deductions−15 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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