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Lotus Banh Mi

April 16, 2026 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC)
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT MOPSINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT SELF SERVICE STATION FOR CUSTOMERS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION .
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING IN STORAGE AREA/OFFICE,REAR STORAGE AREA,CUSTOMER'S AND STAFF TOILET ROOMS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 10, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.