Banh Mi Spot

2631 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Banh Mi Spot has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “personal cleanliness” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Banh Mi Spot on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 20 COOKED PORK, 20 LBS CHICKEN, 4 LBS SHRIMP, 20 LBS TOFU, 8 LBS, AND 4 LBS NOODLE RANGING BETWEEN 62-80�F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. TOTAL COST $400 #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, TOFU, SHRIMP) PREPARED ON SITE AND STORED OVER 24 HOURS IN COOLING UNITS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE LABELS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS FREEZER INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND STORE FOOD INSIDE OF FOOD-Grade BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS COVERED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF A 2-DOOR WITH A COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND DIVIDED SPACE FROM DINING AREA CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS. STRUCTURED TO ORGANIZE ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS, ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES.

Feb 7, 2025

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

Nov 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2024

License

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banh Mi Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi Spot on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banh Mi Spot?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banh Mi Spot.

Has Banh Mi Spot's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Banh Mi Spot have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Banh Mi Spot means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Banh Mi Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banh Mi Spot is inspected around two times per year on average.

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