Basant
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
82
Score
BASANT, located at 1939-1943 W Byron St, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on 2025-08-20, resulting in a score of 82. The inspection identified four minor violations concerning adequate handwashing sinks, non-food contact surfaces, and the general cleanliness of physical facilities. Historically, BASANT has maintained a predominantly low-risk inspection profile across its eight recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Nov 7, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Nov 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
58
Nov 17, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 31, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Dec 22, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Violations — Aug 20, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE THREE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES O FREEZERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNEESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
57
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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