What is Visanu Thai 55, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Visanu Thai 55, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Visanu Thai 55, Inc. last inspected?

Visanu Thai 55, Inc. was last inspected on December 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Visanu Thai 55, Inc. have?

Visanu Thai 55, Inc. has 51 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Visanu Thai 55, Inc. safe to eat at?

Visanu Thai 55, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Visanu Thai 55, Inc.

Name: Visanu Thai 55, Inc.
Address: 1607 E 55TH ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 82

1607 E 55TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/11/2025

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Hyde Park

Ranked #81 of 245 in Hyde Park

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Dec 11, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1607 E 55TH ST, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Oct 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

15 basic

Dec 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Dec

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint3 Canvass

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND ROACHES ON GLUE BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−20 pts

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High1 Med10 Basic

14 total1 risk factor

40/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED OPEN CUPS OF BEVERAGES ON PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE BULK CONTAINER LIDS STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS, ON FLOOR IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA, ON BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (10)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2614391 ON 3-24-25:37- OBSERVED A FEW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCTS NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.47-OBSERVED DARK SEEMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.51-OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED A FEW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCTS NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DARK SEEMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE ALL COUNTER TOP. PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND ALL ATTACHMENT THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−27 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS, STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS, AND/OR DEBRIS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS,WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST,DEBRIS AND OR GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREMISES VERY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER, CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS EXTERIOR SURFACES, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING BURNER, REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INSIDE OF COOLERS AND ROLLING RACKS AND CART.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE LOWER AREA STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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