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Banh Mi & Co

843 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2014
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Banh Mi & Co stretching back to 2012. Banh Mi & Co was last inspected on Oct 31, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 31, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“* certified food manager on site” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Banh Mi & Co squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUPS, CHICKEN RICE NOODLES, PORK SANDWICHES, VIETNAMESE MEATBALL ETC, INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER AT FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAIER.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES. ALSO FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER AT SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH SINKS, AND FRONT PREP SINK IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST USE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES UNTIL COLD WATER IS PROVIDED AT FRONT SINK AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. IE: COOKED RICE AT 196.7F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN TABLE IN FRONT PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR CEILING VENTILATION WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 9, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL BBQ GRILLS ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banh Mi & Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi & Co on file is from Oct 31, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

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

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banh Mi & Co 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 & 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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