Budlong Hot Chicken
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Budlong Hot Chicken, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on May 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.
Budlong Hot Chicken's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, COLESLAW). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL HOLE.
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82
May 30, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRCUETD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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90
May 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2575204 ON 5/1/2023. #38. NOTED THE FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER AND INNER DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF BOTH DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL ON THE OUTER DOOR. #39 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN PITCHERS BREAD MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE PIPING TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT OR MOVE STORED BREAD. #45 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. #49. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE FREEZER SHELVES. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. #55 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. #56 MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRCUETD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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May 1, 2023
License
12 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER AND INNER DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF BOTH DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE OUTER DOOR.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN PITCHERS.----BREAD MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE PIPING TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT OR MOVE STORED BREAD.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.---MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AT THE STEAM TABLE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AT THE SHELVING ON THE MOP SINK, OR ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE FREEZER SHELVES.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOODEN LEDGE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK AND RAW WOOD DOORWAY THRESHOLD TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO RAW WOOD WALL AT THE FRONT COUNTER BEVERAGE DISPENSING WITH OPEN CREVICES IN WALL. MUST SEAL ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILES ON THE WEST AND NORTH SIDES OF THE MAIN KITCHEN.----HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE THE BREAD STORAGE---OPEN SEAM/CREVICE IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.----OPEN SEAMS/CREVICE IN THE BASEBOARD COVING IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/SEAL ALL OPENINGS/HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE UNATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE HIRING OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATES.
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55
Aug 23, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL WIRE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19: BOTH WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MISSING FLOOR AT HALLWAY WERE OLD ICE MACHINE WAS REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
55
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE WATER CONNECTION NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AND ACCORDING TO LAW. OBSERVED SMALL LEAKAGE FROM CONNECTING PIPE. REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS 75.3F AT THE WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT SAID SINK WASHING SINK MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL WIRE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR ISSUE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR KNOW THE LOCATION
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOORS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MISSING FLOOR AT HALLWAY WERE OLD ICE MACHINE WAS REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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50
Nov 24, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT OF SODE DISPENSER/ ICE STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT AND PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR CAUSE
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: DIRTY PAPER ON TOP GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
52
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.BASEMENT AREA
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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64
Apr 21, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT AND PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR CAUSE
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: DIRTY PAPER ON TOP GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
52
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.BASEMENT AREA.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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Apr 14, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
23
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT AND PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR CAUSE
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: DIRTY PAPER ON TOP GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
52
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.BASEMENT AREA.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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Oct 1, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2214182, DATED, 9/11/18. VIOLATION #58: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIANCE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF NON-WORKING PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES IN UPPER WALL NEAR THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Sep 11, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A) PRE-PACKAGED SPICES OBTAINED FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(B) NOTED POROUS BRICK WALL AT THE BACK SPLASH OF THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 7, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED. : 6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A) PRE-PACKAGED SPICES OBTAINED FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.16(B) NOTED POROUS BRICK WALL AT THE BACK SPLASH OF THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT IE: PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 31, 2018
Complaint
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)(A)NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 (A-D)NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT BOTH THE BASEMENT AND MAIN KITCHENS HAND WASHING SINKS. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE FOR FRIED EGG ON TOP OF A SANDWICH OFFERED AS AN OCCASIONAL SPECIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 COOK NOTED NOT WEARING A HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12(C) UTENSILS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AN HOT HOLDING STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
43
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A) PRE-PACKAGED SPICES OBTAINED FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.113 OBSERVED DIRTY MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY WITH MOP HEADS ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED IN THE MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(B) NOTED POROUS BRICK WALL AT THE BACK SPLASH OF THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT IE: PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS. IE: BICYCLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP, BACK PACK AT FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 21, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (BETWEEN STOVE AND SINK)IN PREP AREA, AND AT MOP SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Dec 14, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE ADJACENT TO THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (BETWEEN STOVE AND SINK)IN PREP AREA, AND AT MOP SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS OR FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, PAINT OR RESTORE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, AND INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPAIR DETACHED WALL IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 18, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/26/12 REPORT#1286157 NOT CORRECTED. #33 DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS AND WEELS OF EQUIPMENT. #35 DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK DEAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR IS SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 26, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT, WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE STOVE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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May 10, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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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. MISSING/TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. METAL DOOR HANDEL ON WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN WITH OPENS SEAMS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF ONIONS.
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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.INTERIOR SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER ON COOKS LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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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. FLOOR OF BASEMENT CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.
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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.BROKEN VENTILATION IN MENS ROOM. MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 14, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 1-6-11 #154677 NOT CORRECTED. #29- #35-MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MANAGEMENT IS CLEANING DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT PRESENT DURING RE-INSPECTION WHILE FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AT 178.9F AND RICE AND BEANS AT 183.3F BEING HELD HOT IN STEAM TABLE AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED AFTER RE-INSPECTION.
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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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AT WALK-IN COOLER.
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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.VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. BASEMENT BAR GUN HOLDERS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jan 6, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 10LBS COOKED RICE IN A COVERED CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.6F. INSTRUCTED PROPER METHODS OF COOLING FOODS. RICE DISCARDED.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED CHEF WEARING RUBBER GLOVES AND REPAIRING BAR DRAINAGE LINES, TOUCHING THE BAR FLOOR AND OTHER DIRTY SURFACES THEN RETURN TO KITCHEN AND RESUME PREPARING SEASONED CHICKEN HANDLING SPICE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER OF CHICKEN. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-30-09 #164145 POSTED VISABLE TO CUSTOMERS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-30-09 #164145 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#34- FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN DIS-REPAIR. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #35- MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
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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 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE PLASTIC LINER IN POOR REPAIR.
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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. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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 SHIELD FOR REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AT WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BASEMENT BAR GUN HOLDERS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Budlong Hot Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Budlong Hot Chicken on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Budlong Hot Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Budlong Hot Chicken.
Has Budlong Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Budlong Hot Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Budlong Hot Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Budlong Hot Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Budlong Hot Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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