Budlong Hot Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Budlong Hot Chicken 20 times, with records going back to 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND CORN MEAL) IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON PREP TABLES AND BEING USED AS A LINER IN PREP COOLERS AND ON SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AND THE INNER LINING OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15--OBSERVED REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19--OBSERVED DAMAGED SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED;OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.LID/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO,THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 10, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED STORING AN UNUSED BAKING MIXER EQUIPMENT AND A BROKEN,UNUSED CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY MENTIONED ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND PEELING DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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May 5, 2023
License
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND STOVE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOASTER OVEN WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHTLY BENT LID FOR OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A MORE TIGHT FITTING LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINK AND ALL UNNECESSSARY ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON AIR VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH WATER PRESSURE TOO LOW TO ALLOW ACCESS TO ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 13, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS, SALT ETC)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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86
Oct 8, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15-OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Sep 29, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (FRIED CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AND ON THE WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS. THE CEILING IS IN DISREPAIR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE AFFECTED AREA.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A FACE MASK WHILE WORKING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK WHILE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. UNSAFE AND UNSANITARY PREMISES 7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 8, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINK RECENTLY INSTALLED IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED AND SEALED TO WALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA HAVE PEALING PAINT.ALL WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 22, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, MARINATED CHICKEN AND ASSORTED SAUCES) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH UNKNOWN CHEMICAL STORED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER COMMON NAME MARKING.MUST PROVIDE PROPER MARKING ON ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-015 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS AND SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINK RECENTLY INSTALLED IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED AND SEALED TO WALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA HAVE PEALING PAINT.ALL WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 7, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, MARINATED CHICKEN AND ASSORTED SAUCES) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT NEW INSTALLED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED .MISSING HAND SOAP.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" OPENING UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST COVER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OVER FOOD STORAGE,PREPARATION AREA AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS AND SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SHELVES LOCATED IN BASEMENT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE OBSERVED TO BE BUILD FROM UNPROTECTED WOOD.MUST USE PROTECTED WOOD, PAINTED EASY CLEANABLE WOOD OR OTHER APPROVED EASY CLEANABLE MATERIALS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINK RECENTLY INSTALLED IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED AND SEALED TO WALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN WITH PROPER INSTALLATION OF DRAIN THAT WILL NOT GO ABOVE FLOOR IN FLOOR DRAIN ON NEW INSTALLED SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH BATHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT FRONT AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OR SHIELDED LIGHTS FOR BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER LIGHTS .
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 24, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.102- NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (TCS)TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL SAFETY FOOD SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN, MAC AND CHEESE, POTATO SALAD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. CHRISTOPHER HOUSTON CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:15PM
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICTE FOR THE OTHER 2 EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 5, 2018
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on site while preparing potentially hazardous foods such as chicken, macaroni and cheese, grits, waffle. And no city of Chicago certificate of sanitation posted on site. serious violation 7-38-012.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: No paper towel in one of the washroom. (Establishment has been operating since 11:00am.) Serious violation 7-38-030. Manager provided paper towel inside one of the washroom during inspection.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must clean and sanitize the following: inside the prep cooler with food debris; plastic panel of the ice maker; lower compartment of the deep fryer with grease accumulated; all the wheels of the cooking equipment with heavy grease build-up and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employee must confine the hair with hairnet or hat while preparing or cooking foods.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: No food handler certificate for the two food handler employee. Must provide.
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Nov 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed gasket torn at the left door of the 2 door reach-in-cooler at rear food prep/dishwashing area.Instructed to replace torn gasket and maintain.
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Nov 14, 2017
Routine
5 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: Observed the rear basement exit door damaged and not insect/rodent-proofed,approximately 1 inch gap at bottom of said door.Instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest-entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed to remove cardboard liners from bottom of prep tables and maintain surfaces to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces. Observed gasket torn at the left door of the 2 door reach-in-cooler at rear food prep/dishwashing area.Instructed to replace torn gasket and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Instructed to detail clean exhaust hood/filters above the cooking equipments to remove dusts accumulations and grease build-up and maintain. Instructed to seal openings around pipe at the north wall of basement grease trap location and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed water leaks at drain pipe beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Food handler with no proof of food handler training.Instructed to provide.
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Mar 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2017
License
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENTRY WAY THE PREP AREA/FRONT COUNTERS ALL AROUND SAID PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER/SNEEZEGUARDS TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX:1/4"INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM/SIDES OF SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/SIDES TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY/TOXIC MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP COOLER WORNED-OUT WITH DARK STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES ALL AROUND THE FRONT COUNTERS AND DOOR WAY TO DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Budlong Hot Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Budlong Hot Chicken.
Has Budlong Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Budlong Hot Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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