What is Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles's health inspection score?

Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles 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 Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles last inspected?

Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles have?

Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles has 41 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles safe to eat at?

Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles serve?

Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles serves Thai cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles

Name: Thai Thank You Rice & Noodles
Address: 3248 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 79

3248 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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Thai•Lakeview

Ranked #526 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 82% of thai restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) 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

Feb 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

11 basic

Feb

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 intermediate

10 basic

Mar

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GROUND CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.0F-48.6FF LOCATED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12// NOTED BULK ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13// NOTED EXPOSED SNAP RODENT TRAP DEVICES BEHIND COOLER UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT BAR AND TWO SNAP TRAPS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WHERE TO-GO SAUCES ARE STORED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE ENCASED TRAPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN THE EVENT RODENT IS CAUGHT.------ 6-202.15// OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11// NOTED BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM AND UNEVEN/CRACKED FLOORING IN MALE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.------ 6-201.11// NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH DINING ROOM BOOTH SEATS, FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTH GREASE TRAPS, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12// OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.---- 4-202.16// OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RACKS AND ON COMPRESSOR FAN IN 2 DOOR COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN---- 4-101.11// OBSERVED CHOPPED VEGGIES IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11// OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON UNDER COMPARTEMENT OF FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.------ 4-601.11// NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med7 Basic

12 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, PAR COOKED Y NOODLES, PAR COOKED THIN NOODLES, COOKED RICE AND COOKED BROCCOLI NOT LABELED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 55 LBS VALUED AT $93 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED BULK ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED EXPOSED SNAP RODENT TRAP DEVICES BEHIND COOLER UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT BAR AND TWO SNAP TRAPS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WHERE TO-GO SAUCES ARE STORED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE ENCASED TRAPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN THE EVENT RODENT IS CAUGHT.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RACKS AND ON COMPRESSOR FAN IN 2 DOOR COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHOPPED VEGGIES IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON UNDER COMPARTEMENT OF FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM AND UNEVEN/CRACKED FLOORING IN MALE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH DINING ROOM BOOTH SEATS, FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTH GREASE TRAPS, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

Base deductions−44 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE). MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK WATER LINE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
GREASE TRAP FROM UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE USED HAS A SEALER FOR UNUSED PIPE.MUST CAP PROPERLY UNUSED PIPE FROM GREASE TRAP WHERE DISHMACHINE WAS REMOVE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med9 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

47/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA WEARING ONE FOOD GLOVE.PICKED UP DROPPED FOOD ON FLOOR THROW IT TO GARBAGE,THAN PICKED UP COOKED TOFU AND RAW MEAT WITH SAME GLOVED HAND.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT REMOVING GLOVES AFTER EACH TASK(HANDLING FOOD AND NON FOOD ITMES,LIKE OPEN AND CLOSE REACH-IN COOLERS(HANDLES ENCRUSTED WITH GRIME BUILD-UP,ETC.).EMPLOYEE AT FRONT AREA HANDLING CUSTOMERS, CASH REGISTER,INVOICES, THAN WALKS IN THE KITCHEN AND PICKS UP WITH BAREHAND FRESH LEAVES OF CONDIMENT AND PUT IT WITH FOOD. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCUSSED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS OF THE FRONT SERVICE AREA(COFFEE,ICE, SMOOTHIE,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT(MININUM OF 100F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING . PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED BEEF,CHICKEN,ETC).MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE PROPERLY DATE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS,ALSO RUSTY AND METAL IS BUBBLED, UNSAFE UNIT MUST REPLACE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE PIZZA PREP. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED A RUBBER TUBER ATTACHED TO THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
GREASE TRAP FROM UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE USED HAS A SEALER FOR UNUSED PIPE.MUST CAP PROPERLY UNUSED PIPE FROM GREASE TRAP WHERE DISHMACHINE WAS REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL CRACKS OR REPLACE THEM.

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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