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ELA THAI KITCHEN

1824 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60613

Health Inspection: violations

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-08-10; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source

4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-08-10), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-08-10: License

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-3 — MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
  • Critical: CHI-33 — PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  • Not Critical: CHI-51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ONLY 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE 1 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Not Critical: CHI-53 — TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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