Bangkok Belly

6132 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631
Thai
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Bangkok Belly has been inspected 23 times since 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bangkok Belly is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

23
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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95
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590687 DATED 3/8/2024: #57 "OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND APPROXIMATELY 50 ROACH DROPPINGS ON WALL NEAR KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN PIPE LEADING FROM RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 3 LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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61
Mar 8, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS ITEM, FRIED SHRIMP, IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF FRIED SHRIMP VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ITEMS, SUCH AS SUSHI, ON ONLINE VERSION OF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT CHECKOUT AREA ON TOP OF AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVE ALUMINIUM FOIL ON THE SHELF UNDER WINDOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANBALE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEADY LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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55
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE STOPPER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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86
Aug 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED SUSHI RICE SAMPLE ANALYSIS DATED 4/8/2016. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
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86
May 4, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SESAME, BONITO FLAKES ETC).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER AND STOVE) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN FRONT DINING AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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70
Jan 8, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS NEAR 3- C0MPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT UP ON WALLS NEAR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: .OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD IN KITCHEN GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD IN KITCHEN.
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78
Jul 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WASH SINK DOESNT HAVE MIXING FAUCET. SINK HAVE TWO FAUCETS SEPARABLY FOR HOT AND COLD WATER.MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET THAT CAN PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38.030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO PROPER CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA. ALSO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD OF STORAGE SHELVING AND SPICE RACKS.MUST ALSO REPLACE BROKEN COVERS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR AND TOP OF COOLING EQUIPMENT
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN FRONT AND REAR (EMPLOYEE) BATHROOM
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP DISH STORAGE AREA,UNDER REFRIGERATORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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Aug 7, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: No employee health policy in place.Instructed manager to provide documentation that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report any disease transmissible through foods.Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-012A.,No citation issued. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training/certificate available on site.Instructed to obtain and maintain.Priority Foundation Violation,No citation issued. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: No clean-up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events.Instructed manager to provide and maintain as required.Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, No citation issued.
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74
Jul 30, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: No clean-up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events.Instructed manager to provide and maintain as required.Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005,No citation issued.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed approximately 60 rodent(mice)droppings in cluttered storage areas behind front counter station and at rear underneath cluttered north/west dry storage racks.Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas and remove cluttered conditions also, pest control service is now reccomended. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-020(a),Citation Issued.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training/certificate available on site.Instructed to obtain and maintain.Priority Foundation Violation,No citation issued.
58
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: No employee health policy in place.Instructed manager to provide documentation that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report any disease transmissible through foods.Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-012A.,No citation issued.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed the rear exterior screen door not rodent-proofed with approximately 1/2 inch gap at bottom left corner of said door.Instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottoms/corners to prevent pest-entry and maintain.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed a sewer pipe at ceiling over the food prep area that is not shielded.Instructed to install a shield or encase said piping to intercept any potential drips and maintain.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed small (water) drip from air conditioning condenser unit at wall near the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair and maintain.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following areas:Interior bottom compartment of deep fryer and sides of hot cooking equipments(to remove food debris and accumulation of grease build-up),Knife rack above the 3 comp sink,kitchen storage racks,manual can opener,shelvings behind front prep/service counter.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen exhaust hood/filters with accumulation of grease build-up.Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises require a detail cleaning and remove accumulation of grease build-up underneath the kitchen cooking wok station and maintain.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Instructed to seal all noticeable openings at section of ceiling near the south windows at rear kitchen area where noted to manager.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles stored behind-under-around the front counter/prep area and at the rear north/west dry storage areas and remaining articles must be properly stored at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning.
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45
Nov 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment to have grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: under the sushi station, under the register counter, along wall bases, and under equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the exhaust hood filters to have heavy grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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86
Jan 24, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on all refrigeration equipment. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floors in the prep areas to not be maintained: observed dirt and debris on the floors in the front prep areas. Observed the rear prep area to be dirty throughout with heavy dirt, grease, food, and garbage in certain areas- under and around all cooking equipment and refrigeration, along walls. Instructed facility to deep clean entire floor in rear prep and front prep areas and maintain.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: Observed chicken being improperly thawed: chicken was sitting out in prep area to thaw. Instructed facility that thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40�F or less, under potable running water at a temperature of 70�F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow, or in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Facility corrected during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings in various areas: 20 by the rear prep area, 15 by the front bathroom, 5 by the mop sink, 10 by the grease trap, and 5 in the rear bathroom. Instructed facility to remove all pests and droppings and maintain. Instructed to clean affected areas and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink not maintained: when water is released from middle compartment waste water flows back into other compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water can be released from a compartment without backing up into other compartments. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on all refrigeration equipment. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dirt and grease accumulation on the exterior sides, tops, bottoms, and all surfaces of each piece of cooking equipment as well as all refrigeration units and freezers. Instructed facility to deep clean and sanitize all items and maintain. Observed all refrigeration gaskets to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floors in the prep areas to not be maintained: observed dirt and debris on the floors in the front prep areas. Observed the rear prep area to be dirty throughout with heavy dirt, grease, food, and garbage in certain areas- under and around all cooking equipment and refrigeration, along walls. Instructed facility to deep clean entire floor in rear prep and front prep areas and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease and dirt buildup on the exhaust hood and attached filters and lights. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the walls throughout the rear prep area to be dirty and dusty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain from ceiling to floor.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed the rear prep area to be poorly lit with only two light bulbs working. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so all lights work and facility is adequately lit.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the sink stoppers on the two outside compartments of the three compartment sink to not be working. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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64
Apr 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS (FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA) ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REFINISH CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF 2 PREP COOLER WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, KNIFE RACK, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR HAND SINK CABINET INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAK BEHIND KNIFE RACK/WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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70
Apr 7, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEOFRE USE.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND WALLS NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND RESEAL AND REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS. VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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78
Nov 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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95
Nov 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA INSIDE FRYER AND ON FLOOR AJACENT TO FRYER ALSO OBSERVED OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS, ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOODS HELD INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE FOR SAID SINK AND REPAIR LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED (CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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May 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY ( CITY OF CHICAGO) WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Oct 5, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SWITCH LOCATION OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE TO REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. AIR CONDITIONING DRAINLINE DUMPING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE DRAINLINE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bangkok Belly last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bangkok Belly on file is from Jan 23, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bangkok Belly?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Bangkok Belly.

Has Bangkok Belly's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bangkok Belly have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bangkok Belly means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bangkok Belly inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bangkok Belly is inspected around two times per year on average.