What is Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine's health inspection score?

Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 35 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine last inspected?

Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine was last inspected on May 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine have?

Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine has 38 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine safe to eat at?

Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine has a safety score of 35/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine serve?

Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine serves Japanese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine

Name: Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine
Address: 1132 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 35

1132 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/4/2026

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0Poor

Japanese•Noble Square

Ranked #41 of 43 in Noble SquareBetter than 37% of japanese restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: May 4, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

10x

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-43 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-18 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 45/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (35/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

3 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

Apr 2026

1 inspections

12 intermediate

Apr

May 2026

1 inspections

9 intermediate

Inspection History

10 records on file

5 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

9 Med

9 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (9)

−45 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionFail

12 Med

12 total

40/100inspection score

−60 pts

Intermediate (12)

−60 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−60 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Found 3 live cockroaches on kitchen walls, Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

Base deductions−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 40 LIVE COCKROACHES (ADULT AND JUVENILE) INSIDE AND AROUND THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AND ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AROUND THE DOOR OF THE OVEN, INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, ON THE LEGS, SIDES AND UNDERSIDE OF THE WOK STATION, THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, AND THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED 2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN EGGROLL THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED RICE AND PEANUT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA , REAR KITCHEN AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NEED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med1 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

53/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS WITH APPROPIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
NO PARASITE DESTRUCTION LETTER ON SITE FOR FROZEN TUNA AND OTHER FISH SERVED RAW FOR SUSHI. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZER LEVEL 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CONTACT MAINTENANCE. SANITIZER MUST READ MINIMUM 50PPM. PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED RICE BOWLS RICE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 45.8F-44.6F AND CHICKEN AT 66.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD AT COST OF $60. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU PAGES FOR SUSHI AND OTHER RAW/UNDERCOOKED APPETIZERS. MUST PROVIDE ON ALL MENUS (PRINTED AND ONLINE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NEED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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