APR 8
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BUFFALO WILD WINGS.
BEAT. 18/100
2650 N NARRAGANSETT AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 7 of 20 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jan 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED FOOD HANDLER'S ON SITE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS AND MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH SERVSAFE FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR A HAND DRYER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DRINK FOUNTAINS AND IN BAR WHERE GLASSES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED THE RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT SANITATION WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES AT 124F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HIGH-TEMP WAREWASHING MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 180F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 302025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED CONVENIENT FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT TIME OF REINSPECTION TO WASH HANDS AFTER LOADING DIRTY DISHES AND BEFORE UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED PER SUPERVISOR #316 EXTENSION PENDING
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.111 OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180°F FOR FINAL RINSE. TAG REMAINS ON EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS. SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS TO REMOVE ALL DARK GROOVES. IF DARK GROOVES CANNOT BE REMOVED, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
MAY 222025FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2025
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED CHICKEN IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LOADING DIRTY DISHES INTO CONVEYER DISHWASHER WITH GLOVED HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES WITH SAME CONTAMINATED GLOVED HANDS. EDUCATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK FOR TO THE EMPLOYEE LOADING DIRTY DISHES AND UTENSILS AND UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST INSTALL ADDITONAL HANDWASHING SINK THAT IS CONVENIENT TO THE THE PERSON LOADING DIRTY DISHES AND UTENSILS AND UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE WAS BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DARK GROVES IN PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS BOARDS. SANITIZE ALL CUTTINGBOARDS TO REMOVE ALL DARK GROOVES. IF DARK GROOVES CAN NOT BE REMOVED, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLERS. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER LARGE EQIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 42025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH RUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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MAY 22024FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2024
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE WOMEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 90.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT RNNING WATER AT SERVER STATIONS HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 66.2F-72.6F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA AND SERVER STATION 1. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND ALSO SERVER STATION 1. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE BAR AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT NOT FLOWING WHEN TURNED ON. ALSO OBSERVED THE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM NOT WORKING DUE TO THE HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
MAR 302023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER DRAINING VERY SLOW AT WAITER STATION HAND SINK(RIGHT SIDE FROM ENTRANCE). WATER TEMPERATURE AT MEN'S HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) FOUND AT 93.7F. MUST REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 232023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2023
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING VERY SLOW AT WAITER STATION HAND SINK(RIGHT SIDE FROM ENTRANCE). WATER TEMPERATURE AT MEN'S HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) FOUND AT 93.7F. MUST REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/15/2022, REPORT #2554397. #58-FOUND MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 152022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND BROKEN GLASS AND OLD SPILLS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN BEER COOLER IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND THE FAUCET HANDLE ON THE LEFT SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, UNDERNEATH THE WING FRYERS IN THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WING WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 132022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND THE REAR COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT HOT WATER; WATER TEMPERATURE IS AT 87.0 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING WINGS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (TO-GO BOXES) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXPO LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND BROKEN GLASS AND OLD SPILLS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN BEER COOLER IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND THE FAUCET HANDLE ON THE LEFT SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE RIGHT HANDWASH SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS CURRENTLY TAPED OFF AND NOT BEING USED; CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO USE THE LEFT HANDWASH SINK THAT IS OPERABLE AND PROVIDES HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, UNDERNEATH THE WING FRYERS IN THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WING WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 112020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2020
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359504, DATED 1/28/20: #58 OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FRYERS UNDER THE DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE SODA SYRUP SHELVING UNIT MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TESTING STRIPS/DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FREEZER. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFT SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FRYERS UNDER THE DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE SODA SYRUP SHELVING UNIT MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION#:60.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION#:60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2290783 ON 5/31/19: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED ONLY 3 OF THE 7 CERTIFIED MANAGERS HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
MAY 312019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE SLANTED STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE BAR AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
JUN 142018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed two broken door gaskets at the small refrigerators across from the fryers. Must replace. Observed condenser in the walk in cooler has a small leak. Must repair.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed an overly excessive buildup of food debris on the floor under and behind the fryers. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed an overly excessive buildup of food debris on the sides and inside the fryers. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers in the toilet rooms have an accumulation of dust/debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.
JUN 72018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed evidence of pest activity during inspection. Facility has about 50 rodent droppings on the floor bases throughout prep and bar area. Observed about 20 small flies near the soda lines. Observed about 15 small ants along floor bases in prep area. Must remove all pests and pest evidence, clean, sanitize and maintain areas. Facility advised to contact pest control provider for further service. Serious Violation # 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed two broken door gaskets at the small refrigerators across from the fryers. Must replace. Observed condenser in the walk in cooler has a small leak. Must repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers in the toilet rooms have an accumulation of dust/debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.
FEB 152018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED MINOR CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BOTH SERVER STATIONS LOCATED AT FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH ON WALL UNDER THE TABLE WHERE TRASH CANS STORED IN BOTH SERVER STATIONS LOCATED AT FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED HOT HOLDING DRAWERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDON INSIDE AND BETWEEN RAIL TRACKS AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.
JUN 162017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLE & SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP ,BAR, DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM INTAKE UNIT VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM NEAR BAR AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT AND KITCHEN PATIO DOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT WAIT STATION HAND SINK AND LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR CONDIMENT COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA & FRONT PICK UP .
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 182016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 18
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA FLOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES,FRYERS.
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