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Quick Answers
When was The Siam Lotus Thai Cuisine LLC last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 10, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Oct 21, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026.
Has The Siam Lotus Thai Cuisine LLC ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 21, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Nov 10, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
5-204.12: 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
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 10, 2026 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Nov 4, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
5-204.12: 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
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source
License
Oct 21, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s Notes
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
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.