SEP 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BANH MI BA GET.
BEAT. 39/100
2735 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 13, 2016 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Found 2 exposed hand sinks not maintain. Cold water was turned off at the pipe (below sinks) for both hand sinks. Operator stated they turned cold water off because cold water handle was broken and does not turn off. Instructed must leave valve open so that cold and hot water always accessible on both hand sinks at all times. (water will continuously run until repaired.) Operator opened cold water valve during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found several food items stored in grocery bags in the walk in cooler. Instructed grocery bags not permitted. Must properly store food in commercial grade containers. Must maintain
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found lid for reach in cooler (along wall in kitchen) in disrepair. Lid also has electrical tape on the corner of lid. Must remove lid and repair/replace. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found cold water handles not properly functioning in both exposed hand sinks. Instructed must repair so that water handles work properly.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Found wiping cloths improperly stored on counter. Instructed must store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution, inside a clean container. Violation corrected during inspection.
JUL 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler. 2lbs of shrimp found @ 45.9f - 48.7f, valued at $24. 20lbs of eggs @ 48.6f - 50.1f valued at $30. Instructed all potentially hazardous cold foods must be stored at 40f or less (or 140f or above for hot). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Found 2 exposed hand sinks not maintained. Cold water was turned off at the pipe below sinks for both hand sinks. Operator stated they turned cold water off because cold water handle was broke and does not turn off. Instructed must leave valve open so that cold and hot water always accessible at both hand sinks at all times. Water will continuously run until repaired. Operator opened cold water valve during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found several food items stored in grocery bags in the walk in cooler. Instructed grocery bags not permitted. Must properly store food in commercial grade containers. Must maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found lid for reach in cooler (along wall in kitchen) in disrepair. Lid also has electrical tape on the corner of lid. Must remove lid and repair/replace. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found cold water handles not properly functioning in both exposed hand sinks. Instructed must repair so that water handles work properly.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Found ice scoop stored inside the ice in the ice machine. Must properly stored ice scoop outside the ice machine, in a clean container.
NOV 102015FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2015
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED: (41) MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. #18 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS AND ON BOXES CONTAINING FOOD AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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OCT 302015FAILED8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2015
FAILED
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT 48.4 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE, REACH IN COOLER AT 45.5 DEGREES AND OTHER 51.2 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLERS MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 20 LBS OF RAW PORK MEAT 48.3 DEGREES $50.00, 3 DOZEN RAW EGGS 46.5 DEGREES $10.00, 5 LBS PORK BUTT 47.3 $11.00, 2 LBS SHRIMP $8.00 46.4 DEGREES, 7 LBS COOKED CHICKEN 48.5 DEGREES $28.00, 10 LBS CUT LETTUCE 47.9 $6.00, 6 LBS MUSHROOMS 56.8 DEGREES $15.00, AND 5 LB HOMEMADE MAYO $12.00 ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $140.00 55 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED WAIT STAFF EATING AND DRINKING WHILE SERVING FOOD TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE WAIT STAFF EAT AT TABLE NOT IN SERVING AREA AND TO WASH HANDS WHEN RETURNING TO DUTIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT HANDSINK TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS, NO COMMON TOWEL USAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-23-15 INSP #224 REPORT:#29PREVIOUS MINORVIOLATIONSNOT CORRECTED FROM 2/18/15 REPORT#1441731 (38) VENTILATION NEEDED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. (40) MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. (41) MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. #18 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS AND ON BOXES CONTAINING FOOD AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH BIG OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE SHELVINGS AND BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. NO SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 232015FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2015
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK FAUCETS. PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS AND ON BOXES CONTAINING FOOD. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAINED GARBAGE DUMPSTER ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/18/15 REPORT#1441731 (38) VENTILATION NEEDED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. (40) MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. (41) MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH BIG OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE SHELVINGS AND BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOT AND EASYLY CLEANABLE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 182015PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION NEEDED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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