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Bibibop Asian Grill

3304 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant ZIP 60618 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 10, 2026

Bibibop Asian Grill was last inspected on September 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 10, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: 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 chicago certified food service manager at all times food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60-65 flying insects during inspection in the following areas: walls, ceiling, and cardboard boxes, rear food storage area/dishwashing area. Instructed above to clean and sanitize affected areas and wherever needed. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate flying insect problem. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report#2639649 on 7/13/2026. Still observed evidence of flying insects approximately 20 live flying insects on walls and ceiling in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and whenever needed. Add pest control service is needed to eliminate flying insect problem. Instructed to have pest control service. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing and serving food without wearing hair restraints. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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 chicago certified food service manager at all times food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand paper towels provided at the exposed handwashing sink in front kitchen food prep area and rear dishwashing area. Instructed to have hand paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Management provided hand paper towels at my request. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at the exposed handwashing sink in rear dishwashing area. Instructed above to provide hand soap at all times in all handwashing sinks. Management provided hand soap at my request. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Consolidated with above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60-65 flying insects during inspection in the following areas on walls in front sitting area, walls in front prep area and walls and cardboard boxes rear food storage area/dishwashing area. Instructed above to clean and sanitize affected areas and whenever need. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate flying insect problem. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing and serving food without wearing hair restraints. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed disrt and food debris accumulation in all floor drains throughout premises. Must clean and maintain floor drains at all times to prevent flying insect problem.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on walls in rear dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain walls clean at all times. Observed dirt and food debris on floor underneath prep tables, dishwashing area and food storage shelving. Must clean and maintain floor clean and dry at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous inspection summary report not posted on premises from inspection report#2632888 on 03/20/26. New summary report given and posted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  5. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained. Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing preventin lid from closing properly. This is harborage and a food source for rodents and other pest. Instructed above to maintin aoutside garbage area adequately maintained at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor drains in rear food preparation area. Must clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear warewashing handsink without handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for bowl toppings being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policies on site. Must have employee health policies on site. Prioroity foundation violation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure and clean up kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.