BB Bun Mi Express — Bun Mi Express
Last inspected: Jun 15, 2017
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at BB Bun Mi Express — Bun Mi Express stretching back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 15, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at BB Bun Mi Express — Bun Mi Express since Jun 15, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting BB Bun Mi Express — Bun Mi Express on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM BURNERS STACKED ON PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS (CHEMICALS, BOTTLES) STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING ON THE DISH WASHING AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 24, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2-4-16 #1631366 NOT CORRECTED. #29-.#34- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND TO MAINTAIN.#35- OBSERVED THE EAST WALL UNFINISHED IN THE KITCHEN. MISSING AND PEELING PASTER, OPEN HOLES AND SEAMS IN WALL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN. TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #45- OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST NOT USE USED POROUS CEMENT CINDER BLOCKS AS LEGS FOR THE LARGE METAL PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP. MUST BE CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SEPARATE DISH WASHING ROOM SEPARATED FROM THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 4, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED CUTTING FRESH BASIL FOR GARNISH ON PREPARED SOUP WITH BARE HANDS AND HANDLING PREPARED NOODLES FOR SAME SOUP WITH BARE HANDS THEN SERVING. REVIEWED PROPER USE OF GLOVES OR UTENSILS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES OBSERVED. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-21-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.#34- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND TO MAINTAIN.#35- OBSERVED THE EAST WALL UNFINISHED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN.#45- OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT SHELVING UNDER COUNTER WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN UNDER METAL PREP TABLES WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST NOT USE USED GALLON PAINT CANS AS LEGS FOR THE LARGE METAL PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP. MUST BE CLEANABLE, NON-RUSTING MATERIAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. HOLES IN THE FLOOR OF THE DOOR THRESHOLD TO THE DISH ROOM. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SEPARATE DISH WASHING ROOM SEPARATED FROM THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE WITH THE ELECTRIC SHREDDER, FOOD SCALE, PLASTIC GLOVES AND OTHER FOOD PREP ITEMS OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH ALL OTHER FOOD PREP AREA REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS WALLS AND CEILING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND A METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Sep 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EAST WALL UNFINISHED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITYOF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, SANDWICHES SALADS ETC. INSTRUTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE DUST AND DIRT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER FOR EMPLOYEES TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Mar 19, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOUND COOKED PORK AT 47.3 AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 45.6. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 25LBS WORT $90 DOLLARS. MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE TIME TEMPERATURES LOG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT FRONT COCACOLA REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BOXES,EQUIPMENT,ETC.)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRINTS.
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Jul 30, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2011
License
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. PREMISES NEEDS A COMPLETE LOG BOOK WITH INFORMATION,LICENS,ECT REAR DOOR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OOUTSIDE AREA NEED TO MAINTAINE AND REMOVE OLD BROKEN SHELF AND HAS TO BE NEAT AND CLEAN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.A DEEPING WELL IS NEEDED FOR FRESH ICE CREAM. RUBBER GASKET IS BROKEN AT 3 DOOR COOLER,REPLACE.REPLACE MISSING HANDLE AT 3 DOOR COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SHELVES FOR THE 3 DOOR COOLER.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF SMALL COOLER UNDER THE COFFE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED IN BASEMENT AREA.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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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.MUST SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.STAFF /COSTUMERS WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSED.
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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. NEED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT 2ND PREP AREA.FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS TOO LONG WATER SPLASHED ON FLOOR WHEN FAUCET IS MOVED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER.ALSO PROVIDE AN UN THREAD FAUCET TOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CHANGE WATER DISCHARGE HOSE FROM INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER(FILLED WITH BLACK SLIME) PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENT FOR THE WATER LINE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Jun 10, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was BB Bun Mi Express — Bun Mi Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at BB Bun Mi Express — Bun Mi Express on file is from Jun 15, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at BB Bun Mi Express — Bun Mi Express?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at BB Bun Mi Express — Bun Mi Express.
Has BB Bun Mi Express — Bun Mi Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at BB Bun Mi Express — Bun Mi Express have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at BB Bun Mi Express — Bun Mi Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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