SAIMAI THAI
338 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60614
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 9, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (12)
- 6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST NOT CONSUME OPEN BEVERAGES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
- 37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 64.7F. IF STORED IN WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
- 45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVE STOVE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK AND SURROUNDING WALLS OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED AN USED FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH AREA SEALED WITH A PLASTIC BAG STUFFED INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER COVER/SEAL FOR THE UNUSED DRAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IN DIRTY MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.