What is Siam Food Company's health inspection score?

Siam Food Company has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Siam Food Company last inspected?

Siam Food Company was last inspected on March 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Siam Food Company have?

Siam Food Company has 24 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Siam Food Company safe to eat at?

Siam Food Company has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Siam Food Company serve?

Siam Food Company serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Siam Food Company

Name: Siam Food Company
Address: 1639-1643 E 55TH ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 66

1639-1643 E 55TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Fair

American•Hyde Park

Ranked #154 of 245 in Hyde ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Mar 24, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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

1639-1643 E 55TH ST, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

13 basic

Oct

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE GRILLS AND STORAGE SHELVING NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN THE FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE 2 SMALL REFRIGERATORS WITH ICE BUILD UP IN THE TOP FREEZER COMPARTMENT. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT A DISH WASHING MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE SPICES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN THE FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHE EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

61/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
EXPIRED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SANITATION CERTIFICATE. HAS A SERV SAFE ISSUED SEPTEMBER 2022; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY CERTIFICATE OR VERIFICATION OF PAYMENT THROUGH RECIPROCITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN THE FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH DOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHE EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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