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To Dine For - Thai Bistro in Chicago Failed Inspection

City of Chicago public health inspection files show To Dine For - Thai Bistro failed an inspection on August 11, 2026, before passing a follow-up inspection six days later.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 3:53 p.m. ET
, located at in , , failed a public health inspection on August 11, 2026. City of official inspection files state the establishment was inspected again on August 17, 2026, with the result logged as "Pass". During the August 11 inspection, city inspectors documented multiple temperature and facility violations. Inspectors observed time and temperature control for safety foods held at improper temperatures, including 3 lbs of whole tofu at 52F, 3 lbs of chopped tofu at 53F, raw fish at 50F, housemade paste at 58F, spring rolls at 50F, and seasoned chicken at 53F. All listed food items were discarded during the inspection. Inspectors also noted that coolers previously tagged and held for inspection were not at proper temperatures while storing food, including a two-door prep cooler at 49F and an upright cooler in rear storage at 50F. Additional observations documented by the inspector included cooling units without internal thermometers, bulk containers missing common name labels, a rear exit door that was not rodent-proof, an inadequate splashguard in the rear prep area, and soiled wiping cloths stored on tables. Inspectors also cited dried food debris and pooling grease under heavy equipment, items stored on floors in employee and dry storage spaces, a manager lacking required allergen training certification, and uncorrected previous violations involving torn cooler gaskets and grease buildup on deep fryers, back walls, and ventilation hoods.

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