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Visanu Thai 55, Inc.

Restaurant

1607 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

May 20, 2024 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Rear door gap creates pest entry risk; coolers, equipment, and floors need thorough cleaning.

Key Findings

  • Rear exit door has a 1/4" gap at the bottom that could allow pests to enter.
  • Coolers, cutting boards, and storage shelving have spills and debris that must be cleaned.
  • Cooking equipment exteriors have food debris and grease buildup.
  • Premises is cluttered throughout; items must be organized and kept 6" off floors and away from walls to prevent pest harborage.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS, STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS, AND/OR DEBRIS.

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Inspection History

Visanu Thai 55, Inc. has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 2, 2026.

Oct 2, 2026Pass

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

Standout inspection
Sep 23, 2026Fail

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

6 violations
Dec 11, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Dec 4, 2025Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

7 violations
Oct 24, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 17, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

14 violations
Mar 24, 2025Pass

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

9 violations
May 20, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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

6 violations
Oct 10, 2023Pass

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

5 violations