MAY 9
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BINA'S PLACE.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
2210 W TOUHY AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 9, 2025 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 272022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THE PREP-LINE COOLER NEAR THE OVEN AND FRONT SMALL COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: LABELS NOT FOUND ON DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 202022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY-CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED ON SITE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL PENDING TO RECEIVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOOD (BBEF) IS BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THE PREP-LINE COOLER NEAR THE OVEN AND FRONT SMALL COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABELS NOT FOUND ON DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM THE CANVASS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/24/21 WAS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #:2544684. #55.) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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NOV 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-24-20 INSPECTION # 2457001. VIOLATION 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
NOV 172020FAILED13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2020
FAILED
13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASH ROOMS).
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH GAP ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEWER WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT PROTECTED.MENTIONED SEWAGE PIPES MUST BE SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS ENCASED;SOFFIT MUST BE OF MATERIALS THAT ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR MENTIONED WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON WALL TILES IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS AND CEILING AND COVING IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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