What is Bigying's health inspection score?

Bigying has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bigying last inspected?

Bigying was last inspected on November 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bigying have?

Bigying has 13 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bigying safe to eat at?

Bigying has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Bigying serve?

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

Official Health Record

Bigying

Name: Bigying
Address: 2121 S CHINA PL, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 81

2121 S CHINA PL, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/19/2025

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American•Chinatown

Ranked #230 of 465 in ChinatownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Nov 19, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+45 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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2121 S CHINA PL, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2024

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PURELL FOODSERVICE SURFACE SANITIZER ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHWARE. PRODUCT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR DISHWASHING. ALSO, WAS UNABLE TO CHECK CONCENTRATION STRENGTH WITH TEST STRIPS. MANAGER PROVIDED CHLROINE BASED SANITIZER FOR DISHWASHING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-402.12: OBSERVED BOXES CLUTTERED AGAINST THE WALL WITH THE WINDOW IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAID ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 24

License InspectionFail

5 High1 Med3 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

34/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE. ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FOOD GRADE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE, UTENSILS, AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES CLUTTERED AGAINST THE WALL WITH THE WINDOW IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE SAID ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT THAT IS ABLE TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER UTILIZED TO SANITIZE DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−61 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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