Banh Mi & Co.

214 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2014

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2014. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Banh Mi & Co. dates to Sep 11, 2014.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to six violations.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Banh Mi & Co. trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2014

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 47.4F-52.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, HAM, CHICKEN AND TOFU) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 40.0F OR LESS. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, HAM, TOFU, EGGS AND CHICKEN) ON THE COUNTER AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AT 47.5F-117.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINATIN COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 23LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK AND EGGS) ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER OJN SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BEING COOKED ON BURNERS NOT UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Jul 12, 2013

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banh Mi & Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi & Co. on file is from Sep 11, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

No. Recent inspections at Banh Mi & Co. have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Banh Mi & Co. 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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