BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

4619 N WESTERN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND CORN MEAL) IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON PREP TABLES AND BEING USED AS A LINER IN PREP COOLERS AND ON SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AND THE INNER LINING OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--OBSERVED REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19--OBSERVED DAMAGED SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 19

2025

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED DAMAGED SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED;OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.LID/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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 EQUIPMENT ALSO,THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 10

2024

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED STORING AN UNUSED BAKING MIXER EQUIPMENT AND A BROKEN,UNUSED CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY MENTIONED ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND PEELING DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 5

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND STOVE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED TOASTER OVEN WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLIGHTLY BENT LID FOR OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A MORE TIGHT FITTING LID.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINK AND ALL UNNECESSSARY ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON AIR VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

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