What is Yummy Thai's health inspection score?

Yummy Thai has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Yummy Thai last inspected?

Yummy Thai was last inspected on April 4, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Yummy Thai have?

Yummy Thai has 18 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Yummy Thai safe to eat at?

Yummy Thai has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Yummy Thai

Name: Yummy Thai
Address: 1418 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 80

1418 W TAYLOR ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/4/2024

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0Good

West Loop

Ranked #533 of 1000 in West Loop

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Apr 4, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

26 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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 73/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

11 basic

Jan

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND - OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 MUST REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR DISH/PREP ROOM AND ON THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED TWO FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SPRAYER ARM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med7 Basic

12 total

46/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AND THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AND THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BROKEN AND UNABLE TO SANITIZE. THE MANAGER STATES KITCHEN CURRENTLY ONLY USES A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ECOLAB HAS BEEN CONTACTED TO COME TO REMOVE THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE USING THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES, POTS, AND PANS UNTIL THE MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED/ REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. THE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION IF THE MACHINE IS REPAIRED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MUST REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR DISH/PREP ROOM AND ON THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPT (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE LAST REPORT, INSIDE LOG BOOK, IS DATED 1/26/22. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO INSPECTION REPORTS PER YEAR AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND BOXES OF UNCOOKED NOODLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WASHROOMS DOORS. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED TWO FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SPRAYER ARM AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED WOOD PLANKS AND OTHER WOOD STACKED ALONG THE FENCE IN THE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED A FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−54 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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