CHICAGO, IL - NOBLE THAI received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/13/2025.
Situated at 1371 W CHICAGO AVE, the establishment is part of West Town's active food service sector. The West Town area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: An obstructed hand-wash sink in the basement prep kitchen, where full food production is taking place during inspection, was found to have a high chair placed in front of the sink, and equipment was also placed in the sink basin. Instructed to keep the sink accessible at all times during food preparation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
The second violation involved food temperatures. Inspectors documented: 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Keeping rice scoop in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep utensils in-use according to health code.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/13/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef... instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Brooms and mops at mop sink stored too close to clean utensils rack, instructed to install a barrier; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No sanitizer test strips on site for low temps dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED PACKAGED FOODS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD FROM BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.14 OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE LINES LOCATED ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AROUND THE EDGES OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AROUND THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP.; SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED 3-4 SCREWS MISSING FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP TO KEEP IT CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SECURE THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND THE OIL DEPOSITS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589462 ON 2/9/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS, DINING ROOM, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, MEN'S WASHROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A HANGING FLY STRIP IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589462 ON 2/9/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A HANGING FLY STRIP IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR..
Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.
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Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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