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55
YOUR CALL

Bi Bi Bop

24 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
55/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
5 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-02
Pass Rate
29%
4 failures
Score
55/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-02
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2019, 2018...)
Food Temperature issues found across 10 inspections
Sanitation issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Other serious 14×
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Food Temperature critical 10×
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Sanitation critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-02-02 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE NEXT TO AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SODA FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

2025-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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 SAI...

2024-09-26 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Brooms and dust pans stored next to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep away.

2024-03-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-02-28 Fail Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED INOPERABLE URINAL. ALSO NOTED LEAK AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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...

2023-02-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SPICE CONTAINERS (LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL) NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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. INSTRUCTE...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

2022-01-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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 ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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. CITA...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

. 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 HEAL...

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

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.

2021-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

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.

2020-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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 ...

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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 ISS...

2020-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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 SANITATI...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2019-01-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-01-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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 MU...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NOT CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-06-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

2018-06-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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 VIOLA...

2018-01-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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 ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LAELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2017-08-04 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

2017-08-03 Fail License
2
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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)

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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