BUFFALO WILD WINGS.

Chicago Health Dept

2650 N NARRAGANSETT AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

20 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 8

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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 30

2025

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Serious Food Temperature

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

Serious Sanitation

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 22

2025

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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)

Serious Food Temperature

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

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLERS. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER LARGE EQIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 4

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

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 2

2024

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

MAR 30

2023

PASS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 23

2023

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 15

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 13

2022

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MAY 18

2020

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 11

2020

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Serious Sanitation

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 28

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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. -

Minor Sanitation

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. -

Serious Employee Hygiene

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. -

Minor Sanitation

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. -

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 31

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 14

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUN 7

2018

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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 16

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR CONDIMENT COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA & FRONT PICK UP .

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 18

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

JAN 12

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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