Bayan Ko Diner

January 27, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE DRAIN LINE AND WATER LINES ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 45F, PORK AT 45F, SAUSAGE AT 46F, BEEF SHORT RIBS AT 45F AND CROQUETAS AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO NOTIFY THE CUSTOMER WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST LINK THE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 25
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET FOR THE LEFT DOOR OF THE MILK AND BEVERAGE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: REPLACE THE STRIPPED HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND PEELING PAINT AND CRACKED WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR CRACKS IN WALLS. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: SEVERAL LIGHTS OUT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED OR STORED.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2610156 ON 1/7/25 NOT CORRECTED: 10 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND INSIDE (2) CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. 57 - FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM. 58 - (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 1/7/25 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 7, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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