Paula's Thai Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
70
Score
Paula's Thai Kitchen, located at 2441 N Halsted St in Chicago, IL, underwent its most recent inspection on March 18, 2026, which was categorized as moderate risk with a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with food labeling and the cleanliness of food contact surfaces. Across 15 recorded inspections, Paula's Thai Kitchen has predominantly received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
13 minor violations.
52
Apr 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
45
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 29, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 15, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Sep 29, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
May 1, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Apr 22, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
35
Sep 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
55
Sep 18, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Mar 16, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 14, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 18, 2026 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME, INCLUDING SPICES.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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 & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM AND FAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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