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Thai Bowl

1049 W Taylor St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 22, 2026

32

Inspections on record

17

Times passed

13

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 22, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND RUSTY SURFACE UNDERNEATH SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : UNDERNEATH HANDLES OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STICKY SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: PREP AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jun 22, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 31, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2020ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
May 31, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 28, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
May 20, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2015Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2015ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2015CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 17, 2012Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 17, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 25, 2010Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 17, 2010ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Thai Bowl — questions

Did Thai Bowl pass its last health inspection?
Thai Bowl at 1049 W Taylor St was inspected on Jun 22, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 32 inspections on record it has failed 13 times.
What violations were cited at Thai Bowl?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND RUSTY SURFACE UNDERNEATH SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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