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As of 2026-10-05, Bayan Ko Diner failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.
Bayan Ko Diner
1820-1822 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Lincoln Square · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-10-05
Customer complaint
Violations at most recent inspection
NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
priority violation
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.
priority violation
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF LIVE MUSSELS, LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15LB, AT A VALUE OF $125.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
priority violation
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT 90-DAYS WORTH OF SHELLFISH TAGS WITH DATE SOLD OR LAST SERVED ON TAGS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 (CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE)
priority violation
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CHLORINE CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. PIC REPLACED CHLORINE AND PRIMED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, DISH MACHINE NOW READING 100 PPM PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
priority violation
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN SKEWERS AT 45.4F, TURKEY SAUSAGE AT 44.6F, SPRING ROLL AT 52.0F, PICO DE GALLO AT 51.8F, AND A VARIETY OF EMPANADAS AT 48.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $950.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
priority violation
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN WINGS )NOT PROPERLY DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
priority violation
OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT IN FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER ICE MACHINE AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PIC REMOVED RODENT BAIT AND CLEANED SAID AREAS AND PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
priority violation
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.
priority violation
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.
priority violation
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE WELL AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
core violation
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
core violation
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
core violation
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
core violation
OBSERVED GASKETS ON 4 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT TORN AND BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
core violation
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
core violation
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
core violation
OBSERVED IN DISH AREA 3 COMP SINK LEAKING WHERE DRAIN AND PLUMBING CONNECT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
core violation
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.
core violation
Inspection history — tap to expand
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Bayan Ko Diner health inspection FAQ
Has Bayan Ko Diner passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?
Bayan Ko Diner failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-10-05. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.
What violations did Bayan Ko Diner have at its last health inspection?
Inspectors recorded 19 violations at Bayan Ko Diner's most recent inspection on 2026-10-05, including 10 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.
When was Bayan Ko Diner last inspected by the City of Chicago?
Bayan Ko Diner was last inspected on 2026-10-05. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.
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