SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BRITTON BUDD APARTMENTS.

YOUR CALL. 66/100

501 W SURF ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 4, 2026 · passed with conditions

10 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 22
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 15
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT CAFETERIA EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

SEP 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM AUGUST 24,2023, REPORT# 2580652, WAS NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010 (B)

AUG 24
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING UPON MY REQUEST FRONT OFFICE MANAGER PROVIDED A ROLL OF PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE VENDING MACHINE IN DINING AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-2-2022, REPORT#2566415 #53)6-202.14 OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, THERE ARE NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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NOV 2
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14 OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, THERE ARE NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 26
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE REQUIRED INFORMATION ON SITE. THERE IS NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON-SITE, WITH THE RECORD OF VISITS AND COPIES OF SERVICE TICKETS SET FORTH FOR PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, THERE ARE NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 15
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 28
2017
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 5
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 14
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED LIGHT DAMAGE TO PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/PAINT AND TO MAINTAIN.

OCT 24
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 4
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ONE OF THE TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS IN DISREPAIR AND IS MARKED OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO PROBE THERMOMETER AVAILABLE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

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