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The Siam Lotus Thai Cuisine

3445 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 21, 2026

The Siam Lotus Thai Cuisine was last inspected on October 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 21, 2026 · License

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical7 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

    Inspector’s note: Observed small two door cold holding unit at improper ambient temperature of 45.3f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on small two door cold holding unit. Priority violation

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of front entrance outer door. Instructed to seal outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no left splash guard on handwashing sink next to prep table. Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink next to prep table to prevent contamination of prep surfaces, equipment or food.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed plastic film on exterior of ice machine. Instructed to remove plastic film from exterior of ice machine, instructed nonfood surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on both doors of large two door refrigerator and both doors of small two door cold holding unit. Instructed instructed to replace damaged gaskets on large two door refrigerator and small two door cold holding unit and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on utility sink and ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention devices on utility sink and ice machine so that it shall be 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 mop drying in bucket. Instructed to install mop drying rack for proper draining and drying of mops to prevent pest breeding.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation installed in all gender washroom. Instructed to install mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity in all gender washroom.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.