Han Bat Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Han Bat Restaurant 22 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY USING SINGLE USE GARBAGE BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS FROZEN MEAT IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND CABBAGE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM BAGS AND TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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May 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE HELD HOT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 119.4F AND 121.4F INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE DINING ROOM. RICE DISCARDED, THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE INCREASED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: SUGAR, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TWO EXTREMELY LARGE ROCKS IN THE REAR PREP THAT MANAGER STATES WERE ONCE USED TO WEIGHT DOWN THE LIDS OF PREPARED KIMCHI. UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POROUS ROCKS. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SIDE OF THE TALL TWO DOOR FREEZER. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC. ALL MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIPING UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEING SUPPORTED BY A CYLINDER OBJECT. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR PLUMBING PIPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.----DAMAGED CEILING TILE WITH OPEN GAPS IN THE CEILING IN THE FAR REAR PREP NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SEALED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS)BEEF SOUP ETC. IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.(CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER JOHN PAK ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:02 P.M. INTO THE INSPECTION).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STOAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE UP TO DATE.
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Aug 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49-55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1 1/2 POUNDS OF KIMCHIE, 1 POUND OF KATUGI, AND 1 1/2 POUNDS CHOPPED CABBAGE ($70). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE UP TO DATE.
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Mar 18, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARDS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING BY THE FRONT WINDOW ABOVE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Mar 5, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A LARGE ROCK STORED INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS OF KIMCHI AND KATUGI BEING USED TO WEIGH DOWN THE VEGETABLES. OBSERVED THE ROCKS TO BE IN CONTACT WITH THE FERMENTATION LIQUID. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE KIMCHI AND KATUGI WITH AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 100# AND VALUE OF $111. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF SPLEEN STORED IN COLD STANDING WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW FROZEN FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 21, 2020
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE DRY ITEMS AND FOOD TO VOID POSSIBILITIES OF HAND CROSS CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNPROTECTED WOOD TO BE USED ON SHELVING AD FOR ELEVATION OF PRESSURE COOKS IN REAR PREP AREA
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL OR PRESENT PROCEDURE TO DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR INSPECTION FOR ON SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN NOT PROVIDED AND SHELL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
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Aug 28, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF,PULLED BEEF) STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN ETHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE OR IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Aug 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/30/2018 REPORT #2240902 #41-WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. #58-MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF,PULLED BEEF) STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN ETHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE OR IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Dec 12, 2018
Recent Inspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 738-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NO HACCP FOR KIMCHI. ESTABLISMENT IS MAKING/PREPARING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING A CUP TO SCOOP SHRIMP SAUCE . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH REGULAR SCOOP WITH A HANDLE,TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE 2 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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55
Dec 11, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 738-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NO HACCP FOR KIMCHI. ESTABLISMENT IS MAKING/PREPARING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT SUPERVISOR MR O'CONNOR AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
36
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING A CUP TO SCOOP SHRIMP SAUCE . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH REGULAR SCOOP WITH A HANDLE,TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
45
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE 2 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 30, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005-NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 738-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO DOCUMENTATION FOR HACCP FOR THE KIMCHI. ESTABLISHMENT IS PREPARING/MAKING THE KIMCHI ON SITE. FIRST ENFORCEMENT WAS WRITTEN ON THE LAST REPORT DATED 1/3/18. SEE VIOLATION #29. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NO HACCP FOR KIMCHI. ESTABLISMENT IS MAKING/PREPARING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING A CUP TO SCOOP SHRIMP SAUCE . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH REGULAR SCOOP WITH A HANDLE,TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
45
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE 2 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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50
Jan 10, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. BROKEN SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 3, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 2ND DIVIDER. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. ESTABLISHMENT HAVE TWO 3 COMPT SINK. THE LARGER COMPT SINK IS MAINTAINED, NO LEAK. CAN BE USE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. PANS AND POTS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. BROKEN SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jan 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1734790 DATED:03/25/2016. 32 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN. 38 NO HANDSINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. 06/25/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 1/27/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED AND MAINTAIN.
30
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A RAW WOOD WALL MOUNTED SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED SHIPPING WRAP ON STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. INTSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HANDSINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF TWO, TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE; ALSO MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP ON COLD UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL PANELS/TILES ON WEST WALL BEHIND 3PART SINK AND EXPOSED SINK. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT SAME WALL AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTH GREASE TRAPS UNDER BOTH 3PART SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT AND REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Dec 6, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/1/13.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/1/13.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/1/13.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/1/13.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/1/13.
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Nov 29, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: TOXIC ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED. SIGHTED SPRAY ENAMEL, CAN OF GASOLINE, INSECTICIDE AND WD-40 STORED NEXT TO AND ABOVE FOOD CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS. MUST STORE CHEMICAL/ITEMS IN A CABINET AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 7-38-005(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1/28/11 INSPECTION (REPORT #491474) NOT CORRECTED: #30-MUST LABEL PREP FOODS IN REACH-IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. #37-MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. #40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. 7-42-090 SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES (TUBE) OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WOOD BASEBOARDS. MUST SEAL TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE. STAINS ON LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON HOSE BIBBS IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SNOWBLOWER ON SHELVING WITH FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Jan 28, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS IN DISH WASHING ARE REACH IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON DISH WASHING AREA REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STORAGE SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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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 COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Han Bat Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Han Bat Restaurant on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Han Bat Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Han Bat Restaurant.
Has Han Bat Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Han Bat Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Han Bat Restaurant 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 Han Bat Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Han Bat Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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