Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for LOTUS BANH MI on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641551
Location recorded for this inspection · LOTUS BANH MI · 200 W ADAMS ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: COOKED EGG NOODLES AT 88.6F, COOKED RICE NOODLES AT 96.7F AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED THE LISTED FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: RAW BEEF AT 65.1F, RAW PORK AT 56.8F AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA LINE COOLER; COOKED VERMICELLI NOODLES AT 64.7F AT THE FRONT SIDE COOLER; RAW BEANSPROUTS AT 55.0F AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $125.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED THE LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, COOKED NOODLES) IN VARIOUS COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY STORED COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LIDS OR PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED METAL STEM DIAL THERMOMETER ON-SITE IN POOR REPAIR, DIAL LOOSE AND UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY CALIBRATED. FACILITY HAS ADDITIONAL ACCURATE AND FUNCTIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND REPLACE METAL STEM DIAL THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ALL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES AND UTENSILS IN GOOD REPAIR AND CALIBRATION.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614386
Location recorded for this inspection · LOTUS BANH MI · 200 W ADAMS ST
Recorded violations
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: Observed employees eating in kitchen, instructed to eat in outside food production areas.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Several prep coolers missing thermometer, Instructed to install.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using garbage bags to store food in, instructed to use food grade bags.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: No current allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597791
Location recorded for this inspection · LOTUS BANH MI · 200 W ADAMS ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Prep cooler missing thermometer, instructed to provide.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Knives wedged between 2 prep tables, instructed to keep knives in knife holder.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579378
Location recorded for this inspection · LOTUS BANH MI · 200 W ADAMS ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. THE MANAGER PROVIDED A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BAGS OF PORK 63.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566865
Location recorded for this inspection · LOTUS BANH MI · 200 W ADAMS ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 67F LOCATED IN MENS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BUILT IN SINK STOPPERS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2538054
Location recorded for this inspection · LOTUS BANH MI · 200 W ADAMS ST
Recorded violations
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SNEEZE GUARD NOT EXTENDED TO PROTECT ALL OPEN FOOD/ FOOD UTENSILS FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTTRUCTED TO OTAIN.
LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457180
Location recorded for this inspection · LOTUS BANH MI · 200 W ADAMS ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AND DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN BOTH 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR (RIGHT DOOR) PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK (UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE JANITOR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60606
260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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