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Paula's Thai Kitchen: health inspection history

2441 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Address: 2441 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Mar 18, 2026
License number: 2583843
Latest inspection: Mar 18, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown: 8 inspections, Nov 15, 2021 to Mar 18, 2026

Across these 8 inspection records, results were: 6 × Pass; 2 × Fail. 51 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Mar 18, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME, INCLUDING SPICES.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED SEVERAL WOODEN BOWLS AND RUBBER SPATULAS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, BURNT, CHIPPED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AND INTERIOR METAL DOOR OF THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN MUST BE PAINTED SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR TOGO CONTAINER BASKET.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.HOSE NOTED AT MENTIONED SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM AND FAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Apr 24, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Dec 10, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSRVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATON AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN COOKING HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AROUND AND BEHING ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Apr 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 26, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE EAST SIDE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS AT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL OPENINGS AMD MAINTAIN FACILITY ROODENT PROOF.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROPERLY WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH OPENS SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINAIN,
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN COOKING HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSRVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIMPENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ORGANIZE AND SANITIZE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 3, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME INCLUDING SPICES.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AND SOME REPAIRED WITH TAPE INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AND RAW WOOD LINER UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL.----NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: NOTED A DIRTY PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED FOR SOAKING NOODLES.-----NOTED DIRTY RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST USE CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Nov 29, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKING LINE AND STORED IMPROPERLY BELOW FOOD PREP AREA. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11 REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN.

Nov 15, 2021 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE BACKROOM NEAR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. OBSERVED A FURNACE ROOM OFF OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH APPROXIMATELY RODENT DROPPINGS. OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKING LINE AND STORED IMPROPERLY BELOW FOOD PREP AREA. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FLOORS OF BASEMENT AND REAR ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN.

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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.