What is Bayan KO's health inspection score?

Bayan KO has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bayan KO last inspected?

Bayan KO was last inspected on February 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bayan KO have?

Bayan KO has 35 total violations across 14 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bayan KO safe to eat at?

Yes, Bayan KO has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Bayan KO serve?

Bayan KO serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bayan KO

Name: Bayan KO
Address: 1810 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 88

1810 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/13/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #224 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 13, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2025

3 inspections

11 basic

Feb 2026

3 inspections

2 intermediate

12 basic

Feb

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
REPAIR THE BOTTOM ACCESS DOOR FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT IT CAN OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 NO SCREEN INSTALLED FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST INSTALL A SCREEN FOR THE OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 REPAIR THE ACCESS DOOR FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT IT CAN OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, GRILL, CHEST FREEZER EXTERIOR, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE GRIME BUILDUP LOCATED ALONG THE BOTTOM LEDGES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND SOIL BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER, DUST AND SOIL BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 SEAL THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE HVAC UNIT AND NEXT TO THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH CHIPPED PAINT. REPLACE THE MOLDY CAULKING ALONG THE TOP EDGE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL THE WALL CORNER AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. SEAL THE OPEN GAPS ALONG THE TOP EDGE OF THE BASEBOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS BESIDES THE PATIO FURNITURE LOCATED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2630703 ON 2/3/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED ALONG WITH THE GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER HEATER FOR THE RESTAURANT. DROPPINGS ARE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND SEVERAL SQUARE FEET OF LARGE CLUMPS OF DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE, AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG THE WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED ALONG WITH THE GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER HEATER FOR THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEAL THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE RIGHT HAND FAUCET TO BE LEAKING SIGNIFICANTLY FROM FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE OR NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT, CAUSING DISORGANIZATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORING ON THE WEST SIDE FLOOING BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT TO HAVE BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNER AS WELL AS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 25

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE RIGHT HAND FAUCET TO BE LEAKING SIGNIFICANTLY FROM FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE OR NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT, CAUSING DISORGANIZATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORING ON THE WEST SIDE FLOOING BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT TO HAVE BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNER AS WELL AS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/01/2024, REPORT #2603783: #44) 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE RIGHT HAND FAUCET TO BE LEAKING SIGNIFICANTLY FROM FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORING ON THE WEST SIDE FLOOING BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT TO HAVE BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNER AS WELL AS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE OR NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT, CAUSING DISORGANIZATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/01/2024, REPORT #2603783: #44) 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 - OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING BENEATH THE LEFT MOST BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH 2 HOLES LARGER THAN 1 INCH INTO THE WALL NOW EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR ENCLOSE HOLES BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AT LEAST 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT; ALSO OBSERVED 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FACILITY UNDER STANDING COOLER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY TO HAVE A MISSING DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL PESTS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN BATHROOM HAND SINK TO BE LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BATHROOM IN FACILITY TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR SELF CLOSING DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO BE SEVERELY DAMAGED WITH VARIOUS HOLES OVER 2 INCHES PRESENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND SHELVES NEXT TO ENTRANCE. BASEMENT SPACE IS CURRENTLY USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CAKE PANS, POTS AND PANS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING BENEATH THE LEFT MOST BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH 2 HOLES LARGER THAN 1 INCH INTO THE WALL NOW EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR ENCLOSE HOLES BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE (1) MISSING FILTER IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOK TOPS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT TO ENSURE ALL FILTERES ARE PRESENT.

Base deductions−22 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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