FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Similan Thai - Sushi Restaurant Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 2, 2025
Complaint
License #2762570
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD COCKROACHES DURING INSPECTION. DEAD ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED UNDER IN MAIN DINING AREA UNDER CHAIR FACING WINDOWS, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP COOLER ADJACENT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD COCKROACHES DURING INSPECTION. DEAD ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED UNDER IN MAIN DINING AREA UNDER CHAIR FACING WINDOWS, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP COOLER ADJACENT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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