Bi Bi Bop
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
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Score
Bi Bi Bop has been inspected 17 times since 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE NEXT TO AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SODA FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 55F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 5 LBS $60. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 26, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans stored next to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep away.
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Mar 6, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT LID. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT SERVICE PROVIDER TO REPLACE LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2571054 CONDUCTED ON 02/09/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. WERE NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATOES IN CARDBOARD BOX ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN A CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE URINAL. ALSO NOTED LEAK AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SPICE CONTAINERS (LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL) NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, SOME PREPACKAGED ITEMS DID NOT CONTAIN A LABEL WITH THE INGREDIENTS AND ALL OF THE PREPACKAGED ITEMS DID NOT HAVE THE BUSINESS ADDRESS ON THE BUSINESS NAME LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 19, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED EGGS WITHOUT DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: . FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2021-2.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.
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Mar 4, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 40 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF HELD AT 53.2, MEAT WAS LEFT UNDER PREP TABLE TO THAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOOD HELD AT PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR LWOER FOR COLD HOLDINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $105.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: UNAPPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING OBSERVED. FOUND BAGS OF RAW MEAT BEING THAWED UNDER PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROVED WAY OF THAWING.
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Jun 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES: COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, WERE AT 110 F - 115F; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISGARDED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, STEAK, COOKED NOODLES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jan 29, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FICILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 60 PLUS SMALL FLIES LOCATED AROUND THE BAG IN BOX AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR INSIDE OFFICE ON WALL UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NOT CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNATE WATER IN PREP KITCHEN NEAR RICE HOTHOLDING UNIT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PREPERLY STORE IN USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE,( CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE) WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, CHICKEN, BEANS,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jun 1, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED APPROX 80-LBS OF RAW CUT POTATOES STORED INSIDE OF ( 2)ORANGE HOME DEPO ALL PURPOSE STORAGE CONTAINER BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BUCKETS, CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $ 40.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 16- LIVE SMALL FLIES,( GNATS) ON WALL ON 2ND FL HALLWAY AND FLYING IN POP STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL WALL AREAS. RECOMMENED TREATMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL EXITS FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT# 2135504, DATED 1-16- 2018, VIOLATION # 45 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Jan 16, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES/ SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, RICE, BLACK BEANS AND COOKING, POTATOES, STEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LAELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Aug 4, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 3, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. IMPROPER SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE SERVING LINE AND THE BUFFET SOUP KETTLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bi Bi Bop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bi Bi Bop on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bi Bi Bop?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bi Bi Bop.
Has Bi Bi Bop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bi Bi Bop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bi Bi Bop 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 Bi Bi Bop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bi Bi Bop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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