Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Cilantro Authentic Thai Food

Name: Cilantro Authentic Thai Food
Address: 1509 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

1509 W Devon Ave

Last inspected May 27, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass

May 27, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, EGGS, AND BEAN SPROUTS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, PRAMOTE PHANSA ARD, ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:05 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

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The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO MAIN PREP AREA, NEAR ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 9, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 10Handwashing

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST REMOVE ALL DISHWASHING AIDS SUCH AS SCRUBBERS FROM THE FRONT SERVER STATION HANDWASHING SINK.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CEILINGS' ABOVE ALL BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WALLS NEXT TO THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NOTED ALL COMPARTMENTS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY" MUST /REPAIR SEAL ALL LEAKS WITH A METAL WELD OR REPLACE SINK.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE TOP METAL PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.----MUST NOT USE , CARDBOARD, TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.----SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

NOTED A MESH CURTAIN BEING USED AS A SCREENED DOOR AT THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT. CURTAIN WITH OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A SCREENED DOOR WITH TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL SIDE.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Nov 28, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source

Complaint

Nov 17, 2023

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: TOFU 50.8F, CURRY SOUP 55.8F, CHUMEI SOUP 50.4F, BEEF 50.1F, DUMPLING 47.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 33Food temperature

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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 60Other

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 43, 47,47,52 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2573365 DATED 3/28/2023 NOT CORRECTED:- -43)3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. -47)4-202.16: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES ON THE RACK IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. -47)-102.11: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS. -52)5-402.12: NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 21Food temperature

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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF A SOUP CONTAINER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER 127.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 23Food source and labeling

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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 NOTED TCS FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS BUT NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NOTED WATER SIPPING FROM THE PARTITION OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE SINK TO BE SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source