Restaurant · Chicago, IL

The House Of Bing

6930 S South Shore Dr

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was The House Of Bing last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Fail”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Jan 30, 2024 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has The House Of Bing ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass

Nov 5, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 13Contamination

Official Wording

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED OPEN 5 GALLON BUCKET OF UNCOOKED RICE STORED INSIDE REAR SINK LABELED "MOP SINK WASTEWATER ONLY" PIC STATED RICE WAS RINSED IN SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED RICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED A SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR WEST HALL TO REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE CARPETED FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF DISHAREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED HOLES AND UNEVEN CEILING IN REAR SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Aug 13, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

ALL DOOR HANDLES TO REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OD CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s Notes

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS THAT HAVE DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 3, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, SURFACE AREA AROUND COOKING WOKS, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS ETC.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 10, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK STATION, STOVE, BURNER), CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CANS.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER, DUST, SPIDER WEBS ETC.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 30, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE KITCHEN, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DISHMACHINE AREA, DUST ON PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING, REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source