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When was C'Est Bien Thai last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 10, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Jul 28, 2026 to Aug 10, 2026.
Has C'Est Bien Thai ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 28, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Aug 10, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE WOK STATION.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jul 28, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP LEAKING FROM THE TOP AND SIDES WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AND DRAINING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AREA. REPAIR THE GAPS IN THE WALLS AT THE FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURE NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND NEXT TO THE DOORWAY TO THE PREP AREA WHERE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE WOK STATION. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND IN FRONT OF THE 3-CMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE WOK STATION. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA AROUND THE DOOR WHERE PEST ENTRY IS POSSIBLE AND WHERE STUFFED WITH STEEL WOOL.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE WOK STATION.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.