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Jin Thai Cuisine: health inspection history

5458 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

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Address: 5458 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on May 22, 2026
License number: 2088985
Latest inspection: May 22, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown: 11 inspections, May 5, 2021 to May 22, 2026

Across these 11 inspection records, results were: 8 × Pass; 3 × Fail. 58 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

May 22, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

May 15, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Mar 24, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CHOPPED PEANUTS)
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE PREP SHELF (RIGHT SIDE) IN THE KITCHEN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES LOOSE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN IN IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AREA.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING/OPENING BASEBOARD AROUND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL.

Apr 25, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH HANGING GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE THE KITCHEN.

Dec 7, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN ANY OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALLCOLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-202.16 OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STRORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 29, 2023 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN ANY OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALLCOLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STRORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AN ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 04/10/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2573947 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #16-OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN.…

Apr 10, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER CHESTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 13, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: APPETIZER REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA CEILING TILES.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

Dec 13, 2021 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: FOUNT POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY MOP SINK AND REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT).MUST REPAIR.

May 13, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER REMOVE.REPLACE HANDLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13 GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ALSO INSIDE CABINET OF THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AND WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

May 5, 2021 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER REMOVE.REPLACE HANDLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ALSO INSIDE CABINET OF THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AND WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9/17/2020 REPORT #2387136 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS #47)4-201.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. #53)5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO…

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.