JUL 23
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BUDACKI'S DRIVE IN.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
4739 N DAMEN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 23, 2025 · passed
4 of 10 inspections passed, 6 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14--- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12---- NOTED IN-USE RICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 76.1F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C)----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
JUL 12025PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE IN THE FINAL RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND DISHES BEING WASHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET FINAL RINSE WITH CHLORINE TO 100 PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS NOTED IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: ITALIAN BEEF AT 47.4F, BEEF AT 53.4F, HOT DOGS AT 44.9F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 45.6F.ALL TCS FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOLER FOUND AT 53.4F WITH FOODS SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF AT 47.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED IN-USE RICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 76.1F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----EXTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR METAL DRAWER STORAGE FOR TOOLS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 312024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MAKER/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
JUL 302024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MAKER/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 53.6F,RANCH DRESSINGS AT 61.7F,MILK AT 58.0,WHIPPED CREAM AT 59F,CHILI AT 58.0F,YOGURTS AT 55.0F ALSO, IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER:PIZZA PUFFS AT 78.0F,FISH AT 78.8F AND CHICKEN AT 79.0F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60#'S OF FOOD WORTH $800.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HOTTER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHILI AND WHIPPED CREAMS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE DURING INSPECTION.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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NOV 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WRAP READY-TO-EAT BURGER UP WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 5 POUNDS BEEF, 1 GALLON MILK, AND 1/2 GALLONS OF BUTTERMILK ($100) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER STORAGE AREA TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 212022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SALT SUGAR ETC)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELD WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.1F AND MILK AT 51.9F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
APR 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS BY DISH WASHING SINK
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH UNKNOWN CHEMICAL STORED IN DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT PROPER COMMON NAME MARKING.MUST PROVIDE PROPER MARKING ON ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-015 NO CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN CONTAINER WITH STATIONARY ROOM TEMP WATER 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD, HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR SLIDING GLASS DOOR ON COOLER AND COVER ON REACH IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE AS REPAIR TOOL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS
SEP 172019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE (TO DISH WASHING SINK)NEW INSTALLED HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION DISHES FROM HAND WASHING
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 1 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS.MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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