Banh Mi City
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
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Going back to 2022, Banh Mi City has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Banh Mi City is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AT 3- COMP SINK WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER, RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER, AND PLACING DISHES IN RACK TO DRY WITHOUT SANITIZING UTENSILS. MUST SET UP SINK PROPERLY. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AMONGST CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/13/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.DISCARD ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT NOT NEEDED OR IN WORKING CONDITION TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE REAR DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY IMPROPERLY THAWING RAW PORK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE OF THE PRODUCT DID NOT EXCEED 41F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING A COLD-WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F) OR IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Oct 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF BEEF. FOUND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC DEEP CONTAINERS AT 90F LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS OR COOLING CHART TO VERIFY THAT BEEF IS CHILLED FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN TWO HOURS AND FROM 135F TO 41F WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS 5 LBS OF BEEF AT $100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATELY CHILL FOOD ITEMS ACCORDING TO CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 29, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 2, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-306.11 OBSERVED NO PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AND A WIDE OPENING WITHOUT A BARRIER LEADING FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA TO THE FOOD PREP AREA, ALSO NOTED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR THAT WILL BE USE TO STORE FOODS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER, PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA OPENING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND MOVE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 NOT OBSERVED DUE TO UTENSILS FOR COOKING NOT ON SITE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 NOT OBSERVED DUE TO UTENSILS FOR COOKING NOT ON SITE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 NOT OBSERVED DUE TO UTENSILS FOR COOKING AND SERVING NOT ON SITE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE WALL AND FLOOR LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Banh Mi City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi City on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Banh Mi City?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Banh Mi City.
Has Banh Mi City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banh Mi City have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Banh Mi City means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Banh Mi City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Banh Mi City is inspected around two times per year on average.
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