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Banh Mi and Co

2057 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2014
90
Score
Low Risk

Banh Mi and Co appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jan 10, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 10, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “* certified food manager on site” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Banh Mi and Co's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS NOODLES WITH CHICKEN, HAM SANDWICH, CHICKEN SOUP,ETC., NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, SUPPOSED MANAGER SHOWED UP ON SITE WITHOUT CERTIFICATE IN HAND, CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS: 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT,
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90
Apr 24, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD.
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95
Apr 17, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH RECENT INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS NOODLES WITH CHICKEN, HAM SANSWICH, CHICKEN SOUP,ETC. TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. JOHN SANCHEZ, CERTIFIED MANAGER SHOWED UP ON SITE AT 3:50PM WHILE I WAS STILL TYPING THE REPORT.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098585 DATED 9/12/12. #41-MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS B7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABEL ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN, WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS/ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN ONE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND ONE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 12, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; SLICER AND FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3PART FAUCET AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO KEEP BASEMENT BACK DOOR CLOSED.
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82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banh Mi and Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi and Co on file is from Jan 10, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banh Mi and Co?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banh Mi and Co.

Has Banh Mi and Co's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Banh Mi and Co have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Banh Mi and Co means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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