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BAYAN KO DINER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BAYAN KO DINER 1820-1822 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO 60613 Restaurant
April 1, 2024 License License #2956745
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN KITCHEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND VARIOUS PARTS OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR SMOOTH DOWN TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED WALL PANEL AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWSHING SINK SEPARATED AND WITH CRACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANIABLE SURFACE AND A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBOGAGE. NOTED CORRODED BASE AT STEP INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL AND MAINTAIN. NOTED DAMAGED WALL TILES AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED TILE. NOTED WOODEN STEP AT BACK DOOR NEEDS TO BE SEALED AND PAINTED TO PREVENT MOISTURE ABSORPTION.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED LOW LIGHT UNDER LEFT KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED LOW LIGHT UNDER LEFT KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections