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Visanu Thai 55, Inc.

Restaurant

1607 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Mar 24, 2025 โ€” Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Gap under rear door creates pest entry risk; coolers lack thermometers and need cleaning.

Key Findings

  • No thermometers installed in coolers to monitor food temperatures.
  • Rear exit door has a 1/4" gap at the bottom that could allow pests to enter.
  • Bulk food storage containers lack product labels.
  • Cutting board has dark seams and must be repaired or replaced; coolers, counters, and equipment need thorough 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 โ€” THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Violation code #37 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED A FEW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCTS NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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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 โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Standout inspection
Sep 23, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Dec 11, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Dec 4, 2025Fail

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

7 violations
Oct 24, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 17, 2025Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

14 violations
Mar 24, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
May 20, 2024Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Oct 10, 2023Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations