Dripping Bites
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2024, Dripping Bites has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT WINDOW-SILL NEAR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS, BOXES, DRINKS, CANS, CRATES, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS (PHONE, EARBUDS, CHARGER, ETC) STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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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.
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Nov 21, 2025
License
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT REAR WAREWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER POOL IN OTHER BASINS WHEN RAN OR DRAINED. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LEAKING WHEN WATER IS RAN AT TRHEE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO SERVICE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: ROAST BEEF 48F, EGGS 51F, COLE SLAW 49F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS, BOXES, DRINKS, CANS, CRATES, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 1, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 POUNDS OF BLANCHED POTATOES IN A GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINER ON TOP PREP TABLE BY THE DEEP FRIER AT TEMP OF 46F, 46.9F, 48.2F AND 50F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG WAS PROVIDED WHEN THE PRODUCTS WERE COOKED. CERTIFIED MANAGER STATED, "IT WAS PARTIALLY COOKED LAST NIGHT, THEN STORED INSIDE THE COOLER." FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. MUST KEEP HOT FOOD HOT: 135F AND ABOVE; COLD FOOD COLD 41F AND BELOW.POUNDS 10, VALUE 5 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED INSIDE THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER 15 EACH RE-PACKED ASSORTED PASTRIES SUCH AS CHOCOLATE,VANILLA,STRAWBERRY ETC NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH ALLERGEN LABELS/WARNING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN SIGNAGE ON ALL PREPARED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. -
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-5-2024, REPORT# 2595758 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. MANAGER COULDN'T FIND IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.FEW CHLORINE TEST STRIP GIVEN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DEEP FRIERS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Jun 5, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: #03) 2-102.14(O)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CRATED USED TO STORE ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.PROVIDE A RAISED SHELVES WITH EASILY CLEAN SURFACE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IN NEED OF CLEANINIG( SOME GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT).CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRANINIG CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR NEW EMPLOYEE,30 DAYS FROM HIRING DATE
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Mar 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Feb 22, 2024
License
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA. PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, PAPERT TOWEL/ HAND DRYING DEVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR BURGERS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER WITH AIR TEMP OF 59 F. MUST MAINTAIN 41 F AND BELOW. REPAIR ISSUE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SERVICE SINK BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dripping Bites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dripping Bites on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dripping Bites?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dripping Bites.
Has Dripping Bites' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dripping Bites have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dripping Bites means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dripping Bites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dripping Bites is inspected around four times per year on average.
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