What is Thai Bowl's health inspection score?

Thai Bowl has a SafeDine safety score of 83 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 Bowl last inspected?

Thai Bowl was last inspected on February 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Thai Bowl have?

Thai Bowl has 28 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Thai Bowl safe to eat at?

Thai Bowl has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Thai Bowl serve?

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

Official Health Record

Thai Bowl

Name: Thai Bowl
Address: 1049 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 83

1049 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/5/2025

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0Good

Thai•West Loop

Ranked #766 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 93% of thai restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Feb 5, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1049 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

14 basic

Jan

Jan 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BUILDING. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med1 Basic

6 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.1F AND 2LBS OF EGGS AT 65.3F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 5LBS AT $75. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAMES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BUILDING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−32 pts

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 FOUND A GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE FRONT WHITE DOOR. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE TWO TABLES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST SO SHELVING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOK'S LINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT STORAGE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN SAID AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med9 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

57/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 125 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE TWO OVENS IN THE PREP AREA THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT IN USE, 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SINK AND BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND 65 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND A GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE FRONT WHITE DOOR. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE TWO TABLES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST, SO SHELVING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE BOTH OVENS, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOK'S LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT STORAGE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN SAID AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND POOR LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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