What is Green Leaf Thai Cuisine's health inspection score?

Green Leaf Thai Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Green Leaf Thai Cuisine last inspected?

Green Leaf Thai Cuisine was last inspected on June 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Green Leaf Thai Cuisine have?

Green Leaf Thai Cuisine has 32 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Green Leaf Thai Cuisine safe to eat at?

Green Leaf Thai Cuisine has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Green Leaf Thai Cuisine serve?

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

Official Health Record

Green Leaf Thai Cuisine

Name: Green Leaf Thai Cuisine
Address: 4658 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 69

4658 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Thai•Lincoln Square

Ranked #301 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 79% of thai restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jun 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

10 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 issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 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

+31 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

4658 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2025

3 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

15 basic

Jun

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
. 4-501.11---- NOTED TORN AND MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH TWO DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. : 4-202.16--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FREEZER UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING WHEEL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--- NOTED HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER HAND DRYER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.---CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-501.111---- OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WOK LINE. 10 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 20 TO 30 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
: 3-304.12--- NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE OR IN A KNIFE HOLDER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12--- NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE COOKS LINE BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 4-501.11---- NOTED TORN AND MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH TWO DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. : 4-202.16--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FREEZER UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING WHEEL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B)--- OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN KITCHEN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--- NOTED HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER HAND DRYER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FAR REAR DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.----CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4)--- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593931 ON 5-3-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47- INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE/UTILITY SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.#56- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Med8 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

24/100inspection score

−66 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE SINK NOTED WITH FOOD CONTAINERS AND DISHES INSIDE. EMPLOYEE REMOVED. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN MEATS AND EGGS BEING ABOVE PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW PORK STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF A POT OF COOKED PEANUT SAUCE. RAW PORK ON SHELVING ABOVE FRESH CUCUMBERS, RAW EGGS ON TOP OF FRESH FRUIT AND IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER RAW CHICKEN ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE FRIED TOFU. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD SAFETY AND STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. COOKED CHICKEN ON THE COOKS LINE WITH NO LABEL, NO DATES. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: PEANUT SAUCE WITH NO LABEL, COOKED NOODLES WITH NO LABEL AND COOKED SATAY NOODLES DATED MAY 20TH. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WOK LINE. 10 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 20 TO 30 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE OR IN A KNIFE HOLDER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN AND MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH TWO DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FREEZER UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING WHEEL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE COOKS LINE BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN KITCHEN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
WASTE WATER DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE UTILITY MOP SINK NOT CONNECTED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN PIPE. WASTE WATER DRAINS DIRECTLY ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO WASTE WATER DRAINS INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER HAND DRYER IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FAR REAR DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.----CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593931 ON 5-3-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47- INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE/UTILITY SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.#56- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−66 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS).

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED RICE,COOKED EGG ROLL FILLINGS,ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT KITCHEN HAND SINK AND PREP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF KITCHEN HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE/UTILITY SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 4 POUNDS EGGROLL STUFFING AND 1/2 GALLON MILK ($18) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO CONSISTENT HOT WATER. HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS FLUCTUATES FROM 73 F TO 133 F. WATER DOES NOT STAY HOT CONSISTENTLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY REACHES AND MAINTAINS AT 100 F IN HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM HOT WATER HEATER IN KITCHEN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

Base deductions−9 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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