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Real Thai Restaurant

7419 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

Real Thai Restaurant has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 2, 2020. The most recent inspection, on August 11, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 14, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times on April 6, 2021. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on October 2, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 12 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 5, 2025. For example: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN PREP LINE.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS IN KITCHEN FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER WITH GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES LOCATED BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS OF FACILITY.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT FIXTURES NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND WOMAN RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN.
  8. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN,NOODLES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE METHOD OF DATE MARK FOR REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS)HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS.THE DAY OF PREPARATION WILL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINERS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AROUND WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOORS AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR MATS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE BROKEN/UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/PLASTIC CRATES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AREA.
  9. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITH INCOMPLETE SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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