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BANH MI SPOT

2631 N KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BANH MI SPOT has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on January 6, 2026, recorded 10 infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 6, 2026. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 6, 2026. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on January 6, 2026. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on January 6, 2026. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 6, 2026. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 20 COOKED PORK, 20 LBS CHICKEN, 4 LBS SHRIMP, 20 LBS TOFU, 8 LBS, AND 4 LBS NOODLE RANGING BETWEEN 62-80°F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. TOTAL COST $400 #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, TOFU, SHRIMP) PREPARED ON SITE AND STORED OVER 24 HOURS IN COOLING UNITS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE LABELS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS COVERED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLING UNITS AS WELL AS FREEZER INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND STORE FOOD INSIDE OF FOOD-Grade BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF A 2-DOOR WITH A COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND DIVIDED SPACE FROM DINING AREA CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS. STRUCTURED TO ORGANIZE ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS, ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES.
  2. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. License

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

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