Beijing Buffet
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2010
61
Score
Beijing Buffet has been inspected three times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 15, 2010. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Beijing Buffet's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 15, 2010; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 11 violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Beijing Buffet's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Nov 15, 2010
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#363368 11/2/10 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN & ON DISH MACHINE,COLD & HOT,SODA LOWER CABINETS,DOOR HINGES OF SWING DOORS TO PREP AREAS,DOOR GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES IN LOWER CABINETS,MOTORS OF COOLERS ALSO STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE A LIGHT BLUE UNKNOWN POWDER SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF LOWER CABINETS AT HOT & COLD &SODA SERVING LINES.FRONT INTERIOR ,REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST REMOVE POWDER SUBSTANCE & DEAD ROACHES,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/15/10.VIOLATION IS BEING CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED BOOTH BASES,DAMAGED WALL OUTLETS IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR HANDLES,SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,CARD BOARD,RUSTY SHELVES IN 3-DOOR COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,DOOR CLOSING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,FAUCET HANDLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.PIPES,ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,HOT & COLD STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,HOOD,VENTS,ALL HAND SINKS,DISH RACKS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR MASSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD & GREASE.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WAIT STATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS,MISSING WALL BASES AT WALK IN COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS,CHAIR & EQUIPMENT STORAGE,MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITTY.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM TOILET ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Nov 4, 2010
Tag Removal
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON DOOR GASKETS AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DISH MACHINE,ON BAG OF FOOD ON TOP OF WALK INS, AND MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES IN SAME MENTIONED AREAS.ALSO OBSERVED WHAT APPEARS TO BE A LIGHT BLUE POWDER SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF LOWER CABINETS AT ALL COLD & HOT HOLDING SERVING LINES.FRONT,SIDE & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE POWDER SUBSTANCE,DEAD ROACHES,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/2/10.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED BOOTH BASES,DAMAGED WALL OUTLETS IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR HANDLES,SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,CARD BOARD,RUSTY SHELVES IN 3-DOOR COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,DOOR CLOSING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,FAUCET HANDLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.PIPES,ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,HOT & COLD STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,HOOD,VENTS,ALL HAND SINKS,DISH RACKS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR MASSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD & GREASE.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WAIT STATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS,MISSING WALL BASES AT WALK IN COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS,CHAIR & EQUIPMENT STORAGE,MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITTY.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL HOT & COLD DISPLAY SERVING LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM TOILET ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Nov 2, 2010
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME BUT NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING FINAL RINSE IS AT 160.0F AT THIS TIME. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON DOOR GASKETS AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DISH MACHINE,ON BAG OF FOOD ON TOP OF WALK INS, AND MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES IN SAME MENTIONED AREAS.ALSO OBSERVED WHAT APPEARS TO BE A LIGHT BLUE POWDER SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF LOWER CABINETS AT ALL COLD & HOT HOLDING SERVING LINES.FRONT,SIDE & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE POWDER SUBSTANCE,DEAD ROACHES,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/2/10.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED BOOTH BASES,DAMAGED WALL OUTLETS IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR HANDLES,SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,CARD BOARD,RUSTY SHELVES IN 3-DOOR COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,DOOR CLOSING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,FAUCET HANDLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.PIPES,ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,HOT & COLD STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,HOOD,VENTS,ALL HAND SINKS,DISH RACKS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR MASSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD & GREASE.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WAIT STATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS,MISSING WALL BASES AT WALK IN COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS,CHAIR & EQUIPMENT STORAGE,MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITTY.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL HOT & COLD DISPLAY SERVING LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM TOILET ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beijing Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beijing Buffet on file is from Nov 15, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beijing Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beijing Buffet.
Has Beijing Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beijing Buffet have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Beijing Buffet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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