Bayan Ko

1810 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bayan Ko 14 times, with records going back to 2018. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 20 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BOTTOM ACCESS DOOR FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT IT CAN OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.
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Feb 10, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2630703 ON 2/3/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED ALONG WITH THE GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER HEATER FOR THE RESTAURANT. DROPPINGS ARE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND SEVERAL SQUARE FEET OF LARGE CLUMPS OF DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE, AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG THE WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 NO SCREEN INSTALLED FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST INSTALL A SCREEN FOR THE OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPAIR THE ACCESS DOOR FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT IT CAN OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, GRILL, CHEST FREEZER EXTERIOR, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE GRIME BUILDUP LOCATED ALONG THE BOTTOM LEDGES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND SOIL BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER, DUST AND SOIL BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 SEAL THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE HVAC UNIT AND NEXT TO THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH CHIPPED PAINT. REPLACE THE MOLDY CAULKING ALONG THE TOP EDGE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL THE WALL CORNER AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. SEAL THE OPEN GAPS ALONG THE TOP EDGE OF THE BASEBOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS BESIDES THE PATIO FURNITURE LOCATED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED ALONG WITH THE GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER HEATER FOR THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Aug 18, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RIGHT HAND FAUCET TO BE LEAKING SIGNIFICANTLY FROM FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE OR NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT, CAUSING DISORGANIZATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORING ON THE WEST SIDE FLOOING BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT TO HAVE BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNER AS WELL AS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/01/2024, REPORT #2603783: #44) 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE OR NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT, CAUSING DISORGANIZATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RIGHT HAND FAUCET TO BE LEAKING SIGNIFICANTLY FROM FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORING ON THE WEST SIDE FLOOING BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT TO HAVE BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNER AS WELL AS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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Oct 1, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 - OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING BENEATH THE LEFT MOST BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH 2 HOLES LARGER THAN 1 INCH INTO THE WALL NOW EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR ENCLOSE HOLES BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT LEAST 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT; ALSO OBSERVED 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FACILITY UNDER STANDING COOLER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY TO HAVE A MISSING DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL PESTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN BATHROOM HAND SINK TO BE LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM IN FACILITY TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR SELF CLOSING DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO BE SEVERELY DAMAGED WITH VARIOUS HOLES OVER 2 INCHES PRESENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND SHELVES NEXT TO ENTRANCE. BASEMENT SPACE IS CURRENTLY USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CAKE PANS, POTS AND PANS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING BENEATH THE LEFT MOST BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH 2 HOLES LARGER THAN 1 INCH INTO THE WALL NOW EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR ENCLOSE HOLES BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE (1) MISSING FILTER IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOK TOPS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT TO ENSURE ALL FILTERES ARE PRESENT.
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May 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE CONTAINER LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF LID OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
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Oct 13, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (PLATES AND BOWLS) NOT PROPERLY INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA STORED ON TOP OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED THE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DUST BUILT ON THE WALLS NEAR THE COLD/FREEZER UNITS AND THE THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/21/2021, REPORT #2521622 #53 NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #53 NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WAS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT. #56 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #58NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK) HAS BEEN PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZERS USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIP KITS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLEWARE (PLATES AND BOWLS) NOT PROPERLY INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA STORED ON TOP OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DUST BUILT ON THE WALLS NEAR THE COLD/FREEZER UNITS AND THE THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED NO GREASE TRAP ON-PREMISE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 20, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 5, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND POST A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS NOT DISCLOSED AND REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON THE MENU. GIVEN CONSUMER ADVISORY SAMPLE MEMO. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10-1-18 NOT CORRECTED. #57- 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS A LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOODS DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 1, 2018
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 RAW WOOD NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, SURFACE IS ROUGH NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 BEGINNING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 WALL PANELS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,ALSO PLASTIC FILM ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED REMOVE PLASTIC FILM TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE -
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bayan Ko last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bayan Ko on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bayan Ko?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Bayan Ko.

Has Bayan Ko's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bayan Ko have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bayan Ko means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bayan Ko inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bayan Ko is inspected around two times per year on average.