Hello Thai
1215 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Restaurant ZIP 60660 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 14, 2026
Hello Thai was last inspected on July 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
July 14, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no soap at the hand wash sink of the prep area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted over 10 rat dropping on the floor and along wallbase of the basement food dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation violation#7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain the floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially where the rat droppings were found.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Noted improper thawing of meats on the kitchen prep table. Reviewed must thaw under refrigeration or cold running water.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must not store clean pots/pans/utensils above the utility service sink.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers in freezers and cooler. Must use food grade disposable bags or washable containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as a means of elevation for foods next to the cooks line.----must not use tape as a means of repair on the spray arm at the three compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted excessive dust on the ceiling ventilation cover in the washroom. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate for one of the two certified food managers. Must provide for all.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.16--- mops noted improperly stored at the utility service sink. Must store inverted.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted the front prep hand washing sink has been converted to a water filtration system to be designated to dispense drinking water. The sink is not accessible for hand washing use only. Instructed to remove water filtration system. Also noted, the prep/dish-designated hand washing sink is no longer easily accessible to the dish area. A large, tall reach-in freezer has been installed next to the hand sink, no longer making it accessible. Instructed to remove the freezer or install a hand-washing sink in the dish area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed foods not protected from contamination during storage. Noted raw eggs being stored directly on top of a container of ready to eat bean sprouts and fresh vegetables directly on top of raw beef inside the tall reach-in cooler. Also noted containers of raw chicken and raw shrimp being stored on top shelving above loosely cover ready to eat rice noodles inside the cooks line cooler. Reviewed proper food storage of raw animal origin foods. Manager removed all foods. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing internal thermometer inside the front prep small cooler. Must provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear exit door with open 1/2 inch gap on the bottom threshold of the door with broken tiles. Must seal threshold to be tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: In use rice scoop noted being stored in a container of water with a temperature of 72.3f. If stored in a container of water, the water temperature must be maintained at a minimum of 135f.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout must be elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: All raw wood under the front prep counter must be painted/sealed.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic as a splash guard on the side of the cooler next to the deep fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as matting for floor on the basement latch door.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Mops noted improperly stored at the utility service sink. Must store inverted.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted water damaged ceiling tiles in the washroom. Must replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate for the certified food manager on site. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometer
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted missing panel on ceiling of the basement food dry storage. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Dry storage food containers are not labeled near the prep-line area. The facility must ensure that all food storage containers have labels. - cos
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed gap at back exterior exit door. Provide a sealed door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Food in the stand-up cooler and chest freezer does not have covers and is not protected from contamination. The facility must provide covers for uncovered food that is 41*f and below.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood used to prop up chest freezer and raw wood barrier to the basement stairway area. Must provide a sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as lining for shelving in the prep and dish area.---observed tin foil used as lining under notices in the public's view. The facility must remove and provide a smooth and cleanable surface for shelvings.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Expanding spray foam is being used around piping near the 3 compartment sink to seal holes. The facility must provide a smooth a, cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles damaged/missing in restroom area and above 3 compartment sink. The facility must replace/provide missing/damaged ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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