NORTH BUENA MARKET.

Chicago Health Dept

4200 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).

14 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR.

AUG 15

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 18

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 27

2021

PASS 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT BOTH HOT AND COLD FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE PER CITY OF CHICAGO CODE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

DEC 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INADEQUATE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP EQUIPMENT. INSUFFICIENT AMOUNTS OF DISINFECTANT AND MISSING SEVERAL REQUIRED CLEANUP ITEMS FROM THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE, COMPLETE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA AND CHICKEN SALAD, REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND REPACKAGED NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. TUNA SALAD WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 1-6-20 AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH AN EXPIRATION OF 12-27-19. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PRE-PACKAGED CUT CHEESES FOR SALE ON DISPLAY IN THE CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PRE-PACKAGED CUT CHEESES FOR SALE ON DISPLAY IN THE CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER MUST HAVE PROPER ALLERGEN WARNING ON THE LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR DISH STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT FROM 11-27-18 REPORT #2240713 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY NOTED INSIDE A PAPER BINDER. GIVEN SUMMARY AT THIS INSPECTION AND POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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NOV 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

MAY 19

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 12

2017

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 12

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 20

2015

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 13

2015

FAIL 2 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 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

SEP 9

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A WATER PIPE IN THE BASMEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER AROUND THE PIPE OR RELOCATE FOOD SERVICE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND GLASS BOTTLE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING/BASEBOARD OVER THE CRACK BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

OCT 30

2013

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 5

2013

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK IN COOLER OFF AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST BE TURNED ON AND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES, ALSO OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED STATE OF ILLINOIS OPERATOR AND RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NO DUMPSTER CONTRACT/OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER CONTRACT/DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORGINAL COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR WALLS AROUND ALL LIGHT SWITCHES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THEMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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