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Hello Thai

Restaurant

1215 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Andersonville

Apr 24, 2023 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

No thermometers in refrigeration units to monitor food storage temperatures.

Key Findings

  • Refrigeration units lack conspicuously posted thermometers to monitor ambient temperature.
  • Missing ceiling panel in basement food dry storage area needs repair.
  • Exhaust hood, filters, and pipes above cooking equipment have dirt and grease buildup requiring detailed cleaning.

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 #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

NOTED MISSING PANEL ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2023PassVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations
Jun 24, 2022Pass

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.