What is Yummy Thai's health inspection score?

Yummy Thai has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). 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 February 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Yummy Thai have?

Yummy Thai has 29 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Yummy Thai safe to eat at?

Yes, Yummy Thai has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Yummy Thai serve?

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

Official Health Record

Yummy Thai

Name: Yummy Thai
Address: 1418 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 88

1418 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/4/2026

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0Excellent

Thai•West Loop

Ranked #256 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 96% of thai restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

4.1

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

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

1418 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Sep 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND OTHER PREMISE RELATED ITEMS FOR RESTAURANT. INSTD TO STORE SEPARATELY IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE ACROSS FROM WOK STATION STAINED WITH DEEP , DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN UPRIGHT FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/PAPERS ACCUMULATED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY ITEMS UNNECESSARY, NON RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN AREA ORGANIZED
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND COUNTERTOP IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVES, AND ON WALL OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING ROOM.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVES, AND WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SEAL THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE DRIPPING FROM THE PIPES UNDER AND AROUND THE SIDE OF THE WOK STATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 REPAIR OR REMOVE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE MOP SINK (THERE IS NO FOOD PREPARATION OCCURRING IN THE BASEMENT).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS IN THE REAR HALLWAY AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BENEATH THE WOK STATION AND IN THE CORNER. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL IN THE CORNER BENEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 SEAL THE HOLES AND GAPS IN THE WALL IN THE CORNERS AND BEHIND THE WOK STATION.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med7 Basic

13 total

46/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STOVES WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS TOFU AND CREAM BASED SAUCES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 45F, TOFU AT 51F, POT STICKERS AT 51F, CREAM SAUCES AT 52F, COOKED RICE AT 50F, AND CHICKEN AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. THERE ARE NO REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS PER YEAR IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING ROOM, DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. APPROX. 50 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR OF THE RESTAURANT. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVES, AND ON WALL OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING ROOM.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVES, AND WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SEAL THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR OR REMOVE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE MOP SINK (THERE IS NO FOOD PREPARATION OCCURRING IN THE BASEMENT).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEAL THE HOLES AND GAPS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE CEILING DRYWALL AT THE CORNER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR. ALL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS IN THE REAR HALLWAY AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR HALLWAY.

Base deductions−54 pts

Sep 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO BIRD CAGES WITH 12 LIVE BIRDS INSIDE AT REAR RESTROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BIRDS FROM RESTAURANT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS, AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 24

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS, AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−4 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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