1820-1822 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
North SideTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
No certified food safety manager on duty and rodent bait left openly in food prep area.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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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.
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.
Bayan Ko Diner has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 71% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 13, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.