Bina's Place

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

2. Oct 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Nov 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Oct 27, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THE PREP-LINE COOLER NEAR THE OVEN AND FRONT SMALL COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12: LABELS NOT FOUND ON DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13: EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Oct 20, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY-CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED ON SITE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL PENDING TO RECEIVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOOD (BBEF) IS BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THE PREP-LINE COOLER NEAR THE OVEN AND FRONT SMALL COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     LABELS NOT FOUND ON DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM THE CANVASS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/24/21 WAS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #:2544684. #55.) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

6. Nov 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

   • Serious Priority

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-24-20 INSPECTION # 2457001. VIOLATION 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

7. Nov 24, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

8. Nov 17, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASH ROOMS).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH GAP ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED SEWER WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT PROTECTED.MENTIONED SEWAGE PIPES MUST BE SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS ENCASED;SOFFIT MUST BE OF MATERIALS THAT ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR MENTIONED WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON WALL TILES IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS AND CEILING AND COVING IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.