Banh Mi Ba Get

214 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2014
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Banh Mi Ba Get stretching back to 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 24, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 24, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food protected during storage” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Banh Mi Ba Get's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Dec 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 19, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATAION BETWEEN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED RUSTED HOLES AND WORN WEATHER STRIPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST RELOCATE THE CLEAN DISHES BEING STORED ABOVE THE MOP SINK OR PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS, IN PREP AREAS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (REPAINT FLOORS WITH A LIGHT COLORED PAINT)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING WHERE NEEDED.
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Dec 15, 2014
License
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 52.7 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 13LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 78.8 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF GROUND PORK AT 58.8 DEGREES F, 4LBS OF HAM AT 58 DEGREES F, AND 35LBS OF FRESH RICE STICK NOODLES AT 58-60 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. NOTED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT LETTUCE, JALAPENO PEPPERS AND CUCUMBERS. NOTED THE RAW BEEF ACTIVELY DRIPPING BLOOD ONTO THE LETTUCE(6LBS), JALAPENO PEPPERS(4LBS) AND CUCUMBERS(4LBS) STORED BELOW. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT SINKS ON SITE. NOTED WATER AT THE HAND SINK, THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT AT 63-69 DEGREES F. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATAION BETWEEN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE COUNTER. (CUSTOMERS WALK DOWN THE HALLWAY TO ACCESS THE WASHROOM AND ALL FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS MUST BE PROTECTED)
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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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED RUSTED HOLES AND WORN WEATHER STRIPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR INSPECTION.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING HEAVILY ONTO THE FLOOR AND INTO A BUCKET UNDERNEATH WHEN WATER TURNED ON OR DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. ALSO NOTED WORN SEALS AT EACH DRAIN PIPE AND NOTED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST RELOCATE THE CLEAN DISHES BEING STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS, IN PREP AREAS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (REPAINT FLOORS WITH A NON-TOXIC LIGHT COLORED PAINT)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOODS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING WHERE NEEDED.
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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 Dec 24, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banh Mi Ba Get?

Across the inspection record, “food protected during storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banh Mi Ba Get.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Banh Mi Ba Get have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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