PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

BEIJING 88, INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BEIJING 88, INC (AKA: BEIJING 88, INC.) 4640 S BISHOP, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
November 21, 2025 Canvass License #2069312
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 21, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 8 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT RREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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