Bibim Town
Last inspected: Jul 20, 2021
70
Score
Going back to 2017, Bibim Town has seven inspections in the public record. Bibim Town was last inspected on Jul 20, 2021. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 20, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited six times.
Bibim Town's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jul 20, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 SINGLE UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT SERVING AREA, INVERT SAID UTENSILS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER AT FOOD SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING REPAIR ISSUE
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Jul 13, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES.ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-22-2020, REPORT#2401470 #47)4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. #53) 5-501.17NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT SERVING AREA,INVERT SAID UTENSILS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, PIPE IS LEAKING, EXCESS ICE ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER AT FOOD SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING REPAIR ISSUE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP/SERVING AREA
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Sep 22, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE.
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Apr 11, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 11/23/18 NOT CORRECTED INSPECTION # 2240538 #58 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVING ON SOUTH WALL OF KITHCEN MADE OF CORK AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAKE SURFACE NONABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE NEED TO BE CLEANED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN FLOORS
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Nov 23, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PUT SOAP INSIDE THE SOAP DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(E)(4) NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B) NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Nov 8, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT IN BIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THAT WAS LICENSED AS A HAND WASHING SINK BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 5-24-17 BEING USED AS A FOOD PREP SINK WITH SIGNAGE STATING IT IS "NOT A HAND WASHING SINK". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP UTENSILS, REMOVE SIGNAGE, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PREP SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
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May 24, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN BLOCK USED AS SUPPORT UNDER THE ELECTRICAL METER ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY CONDENSATION DRIP TRAY IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE STRONGER LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPAIR THE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bibim Town last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bibim Town on file is from Jul 20, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bibim Town?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bibim Town.
Has Bibim Town's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bibim Town have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bibim Town means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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