BEIJING 88, INC.
4640 S BISHOP · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 22 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 212025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (FRIED CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS, BEEF, PORK, CRAB RANGOONS, NOODLES) WITHOUT LABELS STORED THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS 2 DOOR UNITS LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS AS REQUIRED WHEN STORED ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED VOLUNTAR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT RREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS ( INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS AND ADJACENT SURFACES WITH HEAVY GREASE ACUMULATION, SMOOTHIE MAKER AND CUP SEALER, RICE COOKERS, ALL OTHER HOT HOLD UNITS AND MISCELLANEUS COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILED BUILD UP, NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS HAND SINK WITH MOLKD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN REAR PREP IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE
APR 182024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF AT 50.0 F AND PORK AT 47.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND A STORAGE RACK, 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND A BOILER IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR, AND 2 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE RACK WITH FLOUR AND STARCH BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER HOLDING FROZEN FRUITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINATIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND- OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
APR 42023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12- OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 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.
MAR 242023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND REAR KITCHEN WALL FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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MAR 232022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, WOKS AND STOVE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS,BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS,
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
AUG 272021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOILED COVERED CARDBOARD USED AS DIVIDERS THROUGHOUT SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,COOLERS.
Correct By: Saturday, November 20, 2021 Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER WOK STATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF (LETTERS,BILLS,PAPERS,RECEIPTS) PILED UP AT SERVICE COUNTER AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES TO BE NEAT AND CLUTTER FREE.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202021FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON PREP TABLE IN BETWEEN LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,IN TOILET ROOM,ON FLOOR AND IN A BOX UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/20/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
MUST REMOVE FOILED COVERED CARDBOARD USED AS DIVIDERS THROUGHOUT SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRYER CABINETS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER WOK STATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED AN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF (LETTERS,BILLS,PAPERS,RECEIPTS) PILED UP AT SERVICE COUNTER AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES TO BE NEAT AND CLUTTER FREE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2362502 2/18/20 NOT CORRECTED #49- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLE AND TOP AREA INSIDE THE PREP COOLER.#55-FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND LITTER.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
FEB 182020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLE AND TOP AREA INSIDE THE PREP COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND LITTER.
NOV 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND/OR A DIARRHEA EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT. ALSO MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLE AND TOP AREA INSIDE THE PREP COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FIXTURES INSIDE THE WASH ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ,CEILING AND PIPING FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESP. AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND LITTER.
MAY 292018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed several food items in open aluminum cans on the cook line (sauces, oils, etc.) Must not store items in original containers. Must provide commercial grade, food safe containers for all food items once opened. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive dirt and debris build up on bottoms of prep coolers/freezers. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive dust and dirt build up on pipes along the walls behind the cooking equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
MAR 82017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND PREPARED FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SINKS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN WASHROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
DEC 232016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED BULK CONTAINER BINS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON PROPER LABLEING OF FOODS
NOTED DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
NOTED WALL ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALL
APR 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND 3-DR FREEZER AT FRONT OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AROUND AND IN MOP BASIN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT & STORAGE CONTAINERS,STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
FOUND FLOORS DIRTY THOUGH OUT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 62014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELF HOLDING POTS,AND PANS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE SHELF HOLDING THE BULK CONTAINERS.OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR BULK CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED THE RESTROOM WALLS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND THE HANDSINK, AND LIGHT SWITCH.
MAR 72014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING DUSTY FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AND 3 DOOR FREEZER AND MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, HOOD AND FILTER,
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION.
APR 232013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR AT BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN.
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AREA AND UNDER SHELVES AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER SHELVES AT REAR ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 102012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS NOT CLEAN AT 3-COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ORGANIZE STORAGE,CLUTTERED ON TABLE IN DINING ROOM.
AUG 262011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN STORAGE FOOD SHELVES OF DEBRIS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOM OF DEBRIS.
MAR 112011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS-SALT ETC,AND PROVIDE DATES ON COOKED PREP FOODS-EGG ROLLS,MEATS,ETC.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NO HOLDER FOR SOAP DISPENSER AT PREP SINK,MUST INSTALL.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PROPERLY STORE UNSED DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA,COVER.
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