What is Thai Spoon And Sushi's health inspection score?

Thai Spoon And Sushi has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Thai Spoon And Sushi last inspected?

Thai Spoon And Sushi was last inspected on September 22, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Thai Spoon And Sushi have?

Thai Spoon And Sushi has 37 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Thai Spoon And Sushi safe to eat at?

Thai Spoon And Sushi has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Thai Spoon And Sushi serve?

Thai Spoon And Sushi serves Sushi cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Thai Spoon And Sushi

Name: Thai Spoon And Sushi
Address: 601 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 65

601 S WABASH AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/22/2023

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0Fair

Sushi•South Loop

Ranked #221 of 291 in South LoopBetter than 66% of sushi restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Sep 22, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+23 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 52/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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601 S WABASH AVE , Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

3 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

17 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Med7 Basic

14 total

36/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH ITEMS INSIDE OF THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANY ITEMS INSIDE THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11 OBSERVED ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F-55F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F-65F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, A REFRIGERATION UNIT AND IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT; OBSERVED ABOUT 160 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F-52F WITH ONE BOX OF RAW CHICKEN IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND 4 BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN IN THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF SHRIMP TEMPURA AT 50F, ABOUT 25 LBS OF POT STICKERS AT 50F, ABOUT 50 LBS OF EDAMAME AT 52F, ABOUT 50 DOZEN RAW EGGS RANGING FROM 50F-65F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN A PREP COOLER, OBSERVED ABOUT 60 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F-52F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
7-206.11 OBSERVED FACILITY HAS 2 CONTAINERS OF HOMEBASED PESTICIDES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FOR ALL PESTS. MANAGER REMOVED SAID CONTAINERS OF PESTICIDES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS FOR SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON VARIES AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 7 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED IN A CEVICE IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE DRY STORAGE PREP TABLES AND ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON A CEVICE LOCATED BY THE PREP COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND A GARBAGE CAN IN THE SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).

Basic (7)

−14 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND TO GO CONTAINERS NOT BEING INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ONLY MAINTAINING 74.7F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SAID HAND WASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN 100F.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE UNUSED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND BY THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID AREAS.

Base deductions−64 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND CHIPPED PAINT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACH AND SMALL FLY CARCASSES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR AND IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT WALK IN COOLER TO BE LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER UNIT
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND CHIPPED PAINT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. REPORT #2561825 DATED 8-8-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY SMALL FLIES AND ROACHES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN DISH AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, SERVICE PREP AREA, AND IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med10 Basic

15 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57 F. OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER WITH INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNITS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-64 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 20 POUNDS OF EGGS, 3 POUNDS MIXED GREENS, 6 POUNDS SEA WEED SALAD, 5 POUNDS BROWN RICE, 6 BOXES OF CHICKEN ($375). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 400 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN DISH AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, SERVICE PREP AREA, AND IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACH AND SMALL FLY CARCASSES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR AND IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL INSECT TRAP DEVICES PLACED ON CEILING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND TO ONLY ALLOW LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIANS TO INSTALL.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH FOOD UTILIZE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT (BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON AND AROUND), DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED HOT WATER MEASURED AT 106 F AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 1 OF THE 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS PROVIDED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO BEING LOADED PAST CAPACITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES ARE MAINTAINED WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND CHIPPED PAINT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHEILD ON INTERIOR OF UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−50 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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