BUENA VISTA RESTAURANT.
3147 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
12 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 92025PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP RABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER AND INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 72025FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES WITH A PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS PREPARED PASTOR IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 3-31-25. PASTOR (PORK) EXPIRED BY 7 DAYS. ALL DISCARDED. OBSERVED ALL OTHER PREPARED FOODS PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES NO LONGER THAT 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT.
SOILED MOP HEADS NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589575 ON 2-14-24. #57-: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 142024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS.
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FEB 32023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREA.
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
IN USE UTENSILS HANGING BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE THEM IN WAY THAT MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMAINATION.
BROKEN LID AT ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GREASE ON WALLS WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAY 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED HAND WASHES SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH COOLER ON TOP OF TABLE IN FRONT OF THE SINK. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE MIXER AND TANKS FROM THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
JAN 132021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MENU ITEM SUCH AS HUEVOS RANCHEROS WITH EGGS OVER-EASY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU THAT INFORMS, DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED FOR CLEAN GLASSWARE. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR POSTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 52021FAILED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 179.1 IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE COOK PREPARING AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS WRAPPING UP A PREPARED, FILLED BURRITO WITH HIS BARE HANDS. REVIEWED WITH COOK THAT UTENSILS MUST BE USED OR GLOVES MUST BE WORN WHILE TOUCHING, PREPARING, OR HANDLING ANY READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA. HAND WASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE COOKS LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK IS NEEDED FOR THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. FOODS NOTED WITH PREP DATES ONLY SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF AND COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MENU ITEM SUCH AS HUEVOS RANCHEROS WITH EGGS OVER-EASY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU THAT INFORMS, DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED FOR CLEAN GLASSWARE. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE HALLWAY ABOVE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-22-19 NOT CORRECTED. #53- NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.#55- NOTED ROUGH UNPAVED SURFACE IN SOME AREAS OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAVE FLOOR AND MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#58- NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR POSTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED EMPLOYEE SERVING READY TO EAT FOOD (SALSA, CHEESE, LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR USE GLOVES, TONGS OR SPOONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED FOR THE FRONT PREP AREA
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED ROUGH UNPAVED SURFACE THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAVE FLOOR AND MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE SERVICE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 202018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BY REGISTER. MUST PAINT.(EXPOSED PLASTER/UNFINISHED).
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
JUL 72017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW BEEF, BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
OBSERVED CHIPPED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WHERE DIRT AND DEBRIS ARE COLLECTING: IN FRONT OF 1ST 2 DOOR COOLER AND IN FRONT OF FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT HE HAS PASSED A FOOD HANDLER COURSE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
JUL 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 222015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE TALL STANDUP REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE INCOMING COLD PIPE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 102014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE S SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 32013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
JUN 132012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BULK RICE AND BEAN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE FAR LEFT DOOR OF THE REAR, TALL THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.
CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
AUG 202010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AROUND THE LEFT DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP AT THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE PARTICLEBOARD SHELVES NEXT TO THE HEAT LAMP AND TORTILLA CHIPS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK AND PROVIDE SUPPORTS FOR THE SINK SO THAT IT IS LEVEL.
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