RestaurantLicence 2781256

Noble Thai

1371 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60642

Latest verdictFailJul 29, 2026 · 2 months ago

Inspections13since Apr 9, 2021

Fail rate41.7%5 of 12 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass33%
Conditional25%
Fail42%

13 inspections from 2021 to 2026 · hover a mark

20222023202420252026

FailJul 29, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed employee washing kitchenware and utensils at 3 compartment (1st floor) rinse, then hang on drying rack. Noted employee washing large cutting boards at small 3 compartment sink located in basment prep without sanitizing prior to hanging on drying racks.instructed to properly set up 3 compartment sink basins designated for washing, rinsing and proper sanitizing solution as required. Must maintain. Priority violation. #7-28-025. Citation issued.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed ice machine internal lid with pink and brown mold like build up on surfaces and dripping into ice bin used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain food contact surface without buildup.priority foundation violation. #-7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed approximately 30 lbs of cooked pasta stored on top of unopened boxes of oil inside prep area at improper temperature (78.0f) during time of inspection. Instructed to hold all hot tcs foods @135 or higher and maintain as required. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Pic discarded at this time. Citation issued.
4. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed tcs foods (7 lbs duck, 10lb housemaid sauces, 5 lbs pork, 7 lbs brown rice) stored in various cooling units/walk in cooler without proper labels. Instructed to provide discard dates not to exceed 7 days for tcs food prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours.must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued. All said food items were voluntarily discarded and denatured at this time.
5. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed cooling unit located adjacent to deep fryers without a thermometer inside. Instructed to provide.
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers located near ice machine containing ingredients (sugar, salt, etc) without labels. Instructed to provide common name
7. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed oepened hot hold unit, utensils and working ingredients stored on a shelf directly next to handsink in prep. Noted porous wall in place in between drying rack and mop sink located in dishwashing area. Instructed to install smooth and easily cleanable splashguards in said spaces to prevent contamination of food items as well as dried kitchenware.
8. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed prep table shelving in basement prep accumulated with food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
ConditionalAug 13, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  An obstructed hand-wash sink in the basement prep kitchen, where full food production is taking place during inspection, was found to have a high chair placed in front of the sink, and equipment was also placed in the sink basin. Instructed to keep the sink accessible at all times during food preparation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
2. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Keeping rice scoop in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code.
ConditionalMay 8, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving tcs foods ( chicken, beef... Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Brooms and mops at mop sink stored too close to clean utensils rack, instructed to install a barrier
4. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  No sanitizer test strips on site for low temps dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
PassMar 1, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailFeb 28, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  3-305.12 observed packaged foods stored underneath sewage lines in the basement storage room. Management instructed to remove the food from beneath the sewage lines or shield the sewage lines to intercept potential drips.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  3-305.14 observed exposed sewage lines located above the basement food prep area. Management instructed to shield all sewage lines in the basement to prevent potential drips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 remove the duct tape around the edges of the prep table in the basement.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 clean the grease around the lid of the grease trap and sides of the grease trap.
5. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  5-402.13 observed 3-4 screws missing from the top of the grease trap to keep it closed. Management instructed to secure the lid of the grease trap.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 clean the grease and the oil deposits on the floor and walls around the bottom of the grease trap.
7. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2589462 on 2/9/24 not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 20 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the 1st floor and basement food prep areas, dining room, basement storage areas, men's washroom and behind the bar. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
FailFeb 23, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  3-307.11 observed a hanging fly strip in the basement food prep area. Management instructed to remove.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 must clean the food debris on top of the refrigerator.
3. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2589462 on 2/9/24 not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the 1st floor and basement food prep areas, storage areas and behind the bar. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
FailFeb 9, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approx. 25 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the 1st floor and basement food prep areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed a hanging fly strip in the basement food prep area. Management instructed to remove.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean the food debris on top of the refrigerator.
PassJan 27, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Found no thermometer inside cooler next to ice machine. Instructed to provide and maintain.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Found cabbage stored in plastic grocery bag in walk-in cooler. Instructed to use food grade storage bags or containers, maintain.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found foil lined on wall next to stove in 1st floor prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain to ensure a smooth and easy-to-clean surface.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Found handwashing sink slow draining in 1st floor prep area (next to rear door). Instructed to repair and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found soiled mop stored at bottom of mop sink. Instructed to hang dry, and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found milk crates used as shelving, and cardboard boxes stored on floor of basement. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found food debris accumulated in bar floor drain. Instructed to clean and maintain.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Found multiple employees missing food handler training. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification on site.
PassOct 31, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailOct 21, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed ice scooper being stored on the side wall near the ice machine with the food contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.
2. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no label for bulk storage container (sugar) located in the hallway where the ice machine is stored. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed boxes and containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler located in the basement. 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.
5. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  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
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed vegetable stored in plastic grocery bags stored in the walk-in cooler located in the basement. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the hallway holding bags of jasmine rice. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed a burned out light-bulb in the hallway leading to the basement and several light-bulbs throughout the basement. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting throughout the facility and food prep areas.
9. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed to maintain records at all times.
PassMar 17, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Certified food manager does not have allergen training. All certified food managers must obtain allergen training.
ConditionalAug 23, 2021LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Found waste water pipes above 3 compartment sink in basement. Also noted waste water pipes above dry storage area. Must encase pipes according to plumbing and fire code to prevent miscellaneous source of contamination.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Found backflow preventer device located above utility sink profusely leaking. Must repair and maintain. Also noted handwashing sink next to dishwashing area slow draining. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
No verdictApr 9, 2021LicenseRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

398×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
495×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
474×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
163×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
363×
Thermometers provided & accurate
372×
Food properly labeled; original container
592×
Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2781256 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.