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Visanu Thai 55, Inc.

Restaurant

1607 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Oct 24, 2025 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Rust deposits on prep tables and grease buildup across cooking equipment and storage units.

Key Findings

  • Rust deposits found on bottom of prep tables; manager instructed to remove and maintain equipment.
  • Accumulated grease and food debris on cooking equipment, shelving, coolers, freezers, and prep tables throughout facility.
  • Leaking hose in rear storage area and missing drainpipe under utility sink; manager instructed to repair.
  • Missing grout and damaged floor tiles in prep, storage, and dishwashing areas; repairs required.

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 #47 โ€” FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2025Pass

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