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

Thai Spoon And Sushi has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). 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 February 17, 2026. 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 25 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Thai Spoon And Sushi safe to eat at?

Yes, Thai Spoon And Sushi has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

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: 87

601 S WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/17/2026

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0Excellent

Sushi•South Loop

Ranked #93 of 289 in South LoopBetter than 94% of sushi restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Feb 17, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

2 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) 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.

Location

601 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

2 inspections

Sep

Mar 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Feb 2026

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection1 Suspected Food Poisoning2 License

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE WOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED EXPIRED LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE AND NO PH METER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
SEE VIOLATION #29

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT REQUIRED DISCARD DATES: 15LBS OF RICE, 20LBS OF CHICKEN, 15LBS OF BEEF, AND 16LBS OF SHRIMP. (ESTIMATED VALUE $400). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 DEAD COCKROACHES LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT IN BETWEEN WALL AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE WOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

Apr 25

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Suspected Food Poisoning InspectionFail

1 High3 Med4 Basic

8 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED PREP COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE NEXT TO WALL WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. MANAGEMENT OBSERVED COOLER TO BE TURNED UP DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT TURNED COOLER DOWN AND COOLER WAS ABLE TO BE RESTORED TO PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F BEFORE END OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -COS.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME & TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD(S) (CURRY SAUCE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE NEXT TO WALL; 10 LBS OF GREEN CURRY SAUCE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F-50F, AND 25 LBS OF ORANGE CURRY SAUCE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F-53F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS, AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, ESTIMATED COST OF FOODS $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ADULT SIZED COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY, AND 1 LIVE ADULT SIZED COCKROACH ON THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTOL TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO DEAD ADULT SIZED COCKROACHES ON THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM THE PREMISES.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOP FOR HOT RICE STORED INSIDE THE RICE COOKER WITH HANDLE INSIDE OF FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE NEXT TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS SO THAT DOORS CAN PROPERLY CLOSE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR TEST STRIPS FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−33 pts

Mar 24

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: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) FOUND PAINT PEELING FROM CEILING ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med3 Basic

8 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED RAW SALMON STORED OVER ASPARAGUS. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.ITEMS STORED CORRECTLY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ? COS
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER LOCATED ON NORTH WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP, AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED BROWN RICE, SHRIMP SPRING ROLL, SEAWEED SALAD, COOKED TOFU) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 82F - 49F STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE NORTH WALL. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 100 LBS $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX. 5 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO STANDING FRRZER . ALSO NOTED APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA/ DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX 80 DEAD ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMAINE BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND ALONG WALL AGAINST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SAID EQUPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND PAINT PEELING FROM CEILING ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−41 pts

Sep 23

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

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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