What is Thali Corner's health inspection score?

Thali Corner has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Thali Corner last inspected?

Thali Corner was last inspected on October 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Thali Corner have?

Thali Corner has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Thali Corner safe to eat at?

Yes, Thali Corner has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Thali Corner

Name: Thali Corner
Address: 2350 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 97

2350 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Oct 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 94/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (97/100) 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

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Mar

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint1 Canvass1 License

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PREP AREA UNUSED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER VALVE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS/HOODS FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, ONLY COPY PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGINAL COPY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDWSHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE. VENT COVER HANGHING FROM CEILING BY THE HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
EXCESS DEBRIS AND PLASTIC CRATES ON GROUND AND SOURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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