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Beijing 88, Inc: health inspection history

4640 S Bishop, Chicago, IL 60609

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Address
4640 S Bishop, Chicago, IL 60609
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Aug 12, 2026
License number
2069312
Latest inspection
Aug 12, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown
9 inspections, Aug 20, 2021 to Aug 12, 2026

Across these 9 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 3 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 43 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Aug 12, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: Improper thawing of frozen shrimp, bags of frozen shrimp placed on counter top to thaw, instructed to thaw according to health code.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: No sink stoppers provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to provide for proper washing and sanitizing.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: Exterior surfaces of prep coolers not clean, greasy surfaces. instructed to clean and maintain.

Nov 21, 2025 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 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.
  • 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: 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.
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT RREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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…
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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 25, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 18, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 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.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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…
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: 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.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER HOLDING FROZEN FRUITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINATIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Apr 4, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12- OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 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 24, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 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.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.

Mar 23, 2022 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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,
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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 27, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOILED COVERED CARDBOARD USED AS DIVIDERS THROUGHOUT SHELVING UNITS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Correct By: Saturday, November 20, 2021 Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER WOK STATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 20, 2021 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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…
  • 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REMOVE FOILED COVERED CARDBOARD USED AS DIVIDERS THROUGHOUT SHELVING UNITS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRYER CABINETS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER WOK STATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 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…

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.