What is Bangkok Belly's health inspection score?

Bangkok Belly has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bangkok Belly last inspected?

Bangkok Belly was last inspected on January 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bangkok Belly have?

Bangkok Belly has 23 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bangkok Belly safe to eat at?

Bangkok Belly has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bangkok Belly serve?

Bangkok Belly serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bangkok Belly

Name: Bangkok Belly
Address: 6132 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, 60631
Rating: 77

6132 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/23/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 23, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

6132 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, IL 60631

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Aug

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND APPROXIMATELY 50 ROACH DROPPINGS ON WALL NEAR KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN PIPE LEADING FROM RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 2 OF 3 LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590687 DATED 3/8/2024: #57 "OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−27 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS ITEM, FRIED SHRIMP, IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF FRIED SHRIMP VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ITEMS, SUCH AS SUSHI, ON ONLINE VERSION OF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT CHECKOUT AREA ON TOP OF AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVE ALUMINIUM FOIL ON THE SHELF UNDER WINDOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANBALE SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED STEADY LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE STOPPER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED EXPIRED SUSHI RICE SAMPLE ANALYSIS DATED 4/8/2016. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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