Banh Mi Express Sandwish — Banh Mi Express Sandwiches

105 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Banh Mi Express Sandwish — Banh Mi Express Sandwiches has four inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Banh Mi Express Sandwish — Banh Mi Express Sandwiches dates to Apr 16, 2012.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

Banh Mi Express Sandwish — Banh Mi Express Sandwiches' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 10, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER. RICE (51.4F) AND COOKED NOODLES (73.2F). ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. A COMBINED WT. OF APPROX. 9LBS. VALUED AT $10. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. CITATION #78218-10 ISSUED.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT ANY OF THE SINKS ON THE PREMISES. 81.1F AT THE 3-COMP. AND 79.5F AT THE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT WATER AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHEN HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN, NOODLES, EGGS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO MID PREP SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 26, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. WALK-IN COOLER TEMP AT 45.4F MUST MAINTAIN AN AIR TEMP AT 40F OR LOWER.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN ALL FAUCETS, MUST PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. STRIPPED FAUCET HANDLES AT 3 COMP SINK, MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINES NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, MUST HAVE LINES DRAINING OUTSIDE COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH CREVICES THAT ARE CAUSING CONDENSATION, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE GOOD WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banh Mi Express Sandwish — Banh Mi Express Sandwiches last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi Express Sandwish — Banh Mi Express Sandwiches on file is from Apr 16, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banh Mi Express Sandwish — Banh Mi Express Sandwiches?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banh Mi Express Sandwish — Banh Mi Express Sandwiches.

Has Banh Mi Express Sandwish — Banh Mi Express Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Banh Mi Express Sandwish — Banh Mi Express Sandwiches have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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