Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Similan Thai - Sushi Restaurant
1123 W Granville Ave
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7 inspectionsComplaint
Sep 2, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 LIVE COCKROACHES DURING INSPECTION. LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON AND 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 CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 24, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 12, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BELOW DINING TABLE ATTACHED TO WINDOW, IN MAIN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REAR UPRIGHT COOLER, AND ON FLOOR IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA BELOW THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CHICKEN AND SHRIMP STORED ON FLOOR BELOW THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11--- WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, COOKS LINE, DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. : 6-201.13--- BASEBOARD WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN/DAMAGED AT THE REAR WASHROOM HALLWAY AND AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13--- CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 13, 2024
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 28Chemicals
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SEVERAL WORKING CONTAINERS OF TOXIC CHEMICALS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN FOOD PREP AREAS, AT HAND WASHING SINKS, IN MOP CLOSET NOT LABELED WITH THE CHEMICAL COMMON NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL TOXIC ITEM CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS CUT VEGETABLE'S AND OTHER ASSORTED NON-TCS FOODS IN THE REAR REFRIGERATION NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. ALSO NOTED BULK RICE CONTAINER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NO PROOF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. AN IN-USE UTENSIL BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER REMOVED. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 23Food source and labeling
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
NOTED COOKED/PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND CREAM CHEESE FILLING IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN SEVEN DAYS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
IN USE UTENSIL BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN A HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGER REMOVED.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, COOKS LINE, DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-20-23 REPORT #2583755 NOT CORRECTED. #38- NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ON GLUE BOARDS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS AND THE GLUE BOARDS.#47- NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH EXPOSED LINING AT THE DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAINTAIN, AND - OR REPLACE.#47- NOTED SOME SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 20, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ON GLUE BOARDS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS AND THE GLUE BOARDS.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH EXPOSED LINING AT THE DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAINTAIN, AND - OR REPLACE.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source