Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Bang Bang
2051 N California Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Aug 10, 2026
13
Inspections on record
7
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 10, 2026
- #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED YOGURT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 45-50F SUCH AS BLUE CHEESE, GOAT CHEESE, AMERICAN CHEESE AND SHELLED WHITE EGGS. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 45F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 20, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 27, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 11, 2016 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 14, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 26, 2012 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Bang Bang — questions
- Did Bang Bang pass its last health inspection?
- Bang Bang at 2051 N California Ave was inspected on Aug 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
- What violations were cited at Bang Bang?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED YOGURT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 45-50F SUCH AS BLUE CHEE
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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