AUG 28
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Budlong Hot Chicken
Chicago Health Dept
4619 N WESTERN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).
7 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
30
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026
Inspection history
AUG 21
2026
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES ONLY HAS 1 PEST INSPECTION REPORT FROM MAY 2026 PROVIDED IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS PER YEAR IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE EAST WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2629526 ON 1/9/26 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AND THE INNER LINING OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 51 - OBSERVED PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 9
2026
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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JAN 10
2024
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED TOASTER OVEN WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLIGHTLY BENT LID FOR OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A MORE TIGHT FITTING LID.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINK AND ALL UNNECESSSARY ITEMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON AIR VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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