Banh Mi Ba Get

3548 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2015

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Banh Mi Ba Get is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 16, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Banh Mi Ba Get's record stops at Jun 16, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Banh Mi Ba Get trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 16, 2015

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WASHING AND RINSING DISHES WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT PROPER DISHWASHING ENTAILS THE FIRST COMPARTMENT FILLED WITH WATER AND DETERGENT FOR WASHING, THE SECOND COMPARTMENT JUST WATER FOR RINSING, AND THE FINAL COMPARTMENT FILLED WITH WATER AND SANITIZER FOR SANITIZING. ALL DISHES MUST BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN EACH COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO FOLLOW THIS ORDER AND METHOD FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITHOUT ANY PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS WERE EMPTY AND OPERATORS STATED THAT THEY "RAN OUT AND WERE WAITING FOR PAPER TOWELS." FACILITY PLACED ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS NEAR EACH SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PROPER SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED COOKIES AND BROWNIES ON DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMER PURCHASE WITHOUT ANY LABELING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME, ADDRESS OF PRODUCTION LOCATION, INGREDIENTS, DATE, AND COMMON ALLERGENS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAR WEST WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MISSING COVING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE PIPE RUNNING ALONG THE REAR PREP AREA WALL ABOVE THE POT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT, RESEAL/REPAINT, AND MAINTAIN.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING USED BY ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 26, 2014

License

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FRONT SERVICE AREA ENTRANCE LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PROTETED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION SUCH AS BARRIER OR SWINGING DOOR.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banh Mi Ba Get last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi Ba Get on file is from Jun 16, 2015. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Banh Mi Ba Get's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Banh Mi Ba Get have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Banh Mi Ba Get means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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