Bibibop

3304 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Korean

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Bibibop has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Bibibop's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, TOFU, SALMON CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGOM CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR BOWL TOPPINGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR WAREWASHING HANDSINK WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Mar 11, 2024

License

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. MUST HAVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIOROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bibibop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bibibop on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Bibibop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bibibop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bibibop 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 Bibibop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bibibop is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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