Canvass
May 5, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
R Haan Thai
5848 N Lincoln Ave
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspectionsCanvass
Feb 3, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 8, 2024
Pass
11 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOTH AND CLEANABLE
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 problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER, USED FOR COSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FORNT SERVING AREA MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN,OR TO KNOW LOCATION
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.KEEP AREA CLEAN.
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 problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
WE OBSERVED BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, WATER RESERVOIR.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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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 problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
DRY FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.
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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 problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
COOKING UTENSILS STORED ON CONTAINERS BY THE DRAIN BOARD MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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 problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.RENEW IT. CERTIFICATE VALID ONLY FOR THREE YEARS
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. RENEW IT. CERTIFICATE VALID ONLY FOR THREE YEARS
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2024 · Original Source