What is Rice Thai Cafe's health inspection score?

Rice Thai Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rice Thai Cafe last inspected?

Rice Thai Cafe was last inspected on August 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rice Thai Cafe have?

Rice Thai Cafe has 13 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rice Thai Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Rice Thai Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Rice Thai Cafe

Name: Rice Thai Cafe
Address: 6744 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, 60626
Rating: 88

6744 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Rogers Park

Ranked #42 of 202 in Rogers Park

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Aug 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

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

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 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

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 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

6744 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, IL 60626

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Nov

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED THREE BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ONE PEST CONTROL REPORT FROM 08/2023 NO 2024 NOR 2025 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MICROFIBER TOWELS USED AS LINER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THREE BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HOT WATER HANDLE AT SECOND FLOOR HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR(TOO HARD TO TURNED ON AND OFF).REPAIR ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP IN SUGAR AND RICE CONTAINERS. THE MANAGER PROVIDED A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE WHILE ON SITE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN RICE AREAS. UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH UTENSILS HANDLES FACING UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE; IN RUNNING WATER; IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR SAUCE IN STAIRWAY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, AND EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CARDBOARD USED AS LINING ON SHELF AND NEAR FLOOR UNDER COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A DURABLE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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