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Hello Thai

Restaurant

1215 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Andersonville

Jun 24, 2022 — License inspection

Pass

Required before the city issues a business license.

Uncovered food in coolers risking contamination; gaps in doors allow pests inside.

Key Findings

  • Food stored in stand-up cooler and chest freezer lacks covers, risking contamination.
  • Dry storage containers near prep line are unlabeled, making it unclear what products are stored.
  • Gap at back exterior exit door allows pest entry; door needs to be sealed.
  • Raw wood props and barriers used throughout facility instead of sealed, cleanable surfaces; damaged ceiling tiles in restroom and above sink need replacement.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

FOOD IN THE STAND-UP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER DOES NOT HAVE COVERS AND IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR UNCOVERED FOOD THAT IS 41*F AND BELOW.

Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED NEAR THE PREP-LINE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS HAVE LABELS. - COS

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Inspection History

Hello Thai has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 14, 2026.

Jul 14, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Jul 7, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Apr 4, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
May 14, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
May 6, 2024Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

14 violations
Apr 24, 2023Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Jun 24, 2022PassVIEWING NOW

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

7 violations
Jun 24, 2022Out of Business

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.