Bayan Ko Diner

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and ice well at bar area. Must install a washable splashguard.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door cold holding unit in rear prep area doors falling off and top lids of said cold holding unit broken. Instructed to repair

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on 4 door cold holding unit torn and broken instructed to replace.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink area. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach-in cold holding units and walk-in cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed in dish area 3 comp sink leaking where drain and plumbing connect, instructed to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2630691 conducted on 2/3/26. Previous core violations not corrected: (#49) 4-602.13 clean the fan covers in the walk-in cooler and interior of the 1-door freezer next to the mop sink. (#55)6-501.11 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. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 replace the door gasket for the left door of the milk and beverage cooler behind the bar.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the fan covers in the walk-in cooler and interior of the 1-door freezer next to the mop sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Replace the door gasket for the left door of the milk and beverage cooler behind the bar.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the fan covers in the walk-in cooler and interior of the 1-door freezer next to the mop sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Replace the stripped hot water handle at the exposed hand washing sink in the bar area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s 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.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s 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.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a divider between hand sink and ice machine behind the front bar to prevent contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Glassware on table settings must be stored invertedly or upside down or reset when customer is seated to prevent public contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repaint or replace rusty metal shelf underneath prep table (across cooking equipment) in the kitchen.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide cover/lid for ice bine behind the bar to prevent public contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners, underneath and behind cooling and cooking equipment in the kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall around kitchen and dishwashing area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted surfaces of refrigeration units and microwave in kitchen and prep areas with food debris and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted no covered waste receptacle in kitchen employee bathroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted dust and grease build up on kitchen hood filters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted low light under left kitchen hood. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.