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Visanu Thai 55, Inc.

Restaurant

1607 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Dec 4, 2025 โ€” Short-form complaint

Fail

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Inspector found over 60 mouse droppings scattered throughout the restaurant, including in food prep areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 60 mouse droppings observed on floors and shelves in dining area, storage, prep area, and beverage area. Manager instructed to call exterminator and sanitize all affected areas.
  • Dead insects and roaches found on glue boards in the prep area.
  • Soiled wiping cloths stored directly on prep tables instead of in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Extensive grease buildup and food debris accumulated on cooking equipment, shelving, coolers, freezers, and prep surfaces throughout the kitchen. Rust deposits also found on prep table bottoms.

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 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT DINING AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SHELVES IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND ROACHES ON GLUE BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

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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, 2025FailVIEWING NOW

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, 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