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Hands on Thai & Sushi

5056 W Irving Park RD, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Jul 2, 2026

Hands on Thai & Sushi was last inspected on July 2, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 2, 2026 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed approximately 6 dead roaches located in the following areas near front entrance door, in corner near front prep handwashing sink, and cabinet below cash register. Instructed to remove, detail clean, and sanitize areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the interior of reach-in freezers throughout premises. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed damaged backflow device at front prep ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 14 live roaches located in the following areas in prep area on floor and in corner near handwashing sink, in cabinet below cash register, behind cold-hold unit in rear, on counter near dishes, underneath shelving units, and under and behind cooking equipment. Instructed pic to have pest control operator service premises to eliminate or minimize pest activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 6 dead roaches located in the following areas near front entrance door, in corner near front prep handwashing sink, and in cabinet below cash register. Instructed to remove, detail clean, sanitize areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the interior of reach-in freezers throughout premises. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged backflow device at front prep ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2599983 dated 08/12/2024. They are as follows: #49. Observed heavy grease buildup on the surface of all cooking equipment. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. 55. Observed dirt and heavy grease on floor underneath all cooking equipment in the front prep area. Also observed dirt and grease on floor undernath the three compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to clean the floor underneath the cooking equipment and three compartment sink and maintain. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observe paper towel dispenser attached to wall abovr three compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to remove paper towels dispenser and ensure employees are washing their hands at handwashing sinks designated only for handwashing.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior guard of ice machine bin with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as liner on shelving unit in the rear dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardboard and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some grease buildup on the surface of all cooking equipment. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for ice machine in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on floor underneath all cooking equipment in the front prep area.---also observed dirt on floor undernath the three compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floor underneath the cooking equipment and three compartment sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.