Buffalo Wings and Rings

3434 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
American
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 32 inspections at Buffalo Wings and Rings stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 24 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Buffalo Wings and Rings trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, ON HANDSINKS, PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPONENT SINK LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND ALL SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 8, 2025
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC ON SITE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT IS ON SITE MUST ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING, STORAGE RACKS AND CONDUITS IN THE KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2612943 DATED 02/27/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#49. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. -#55. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -#58. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, ON HANDSINKS, PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND ALL SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Feb 27, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Feb 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT IS ON SITE MUST ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 11, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON AND 2 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 1 OF 5 TOILET ROOM STALLS WITH AN OUT-OF-ORDER SIGN TAPED ON THE STALL DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID TOILET STALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A TABLE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOUR ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILING ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, BOXES, AND SHELVES OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, BAR AREA, AND DISH WASHING AREA AND 1 LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON AND 2 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 1 OF 5 TOILET ROOM STALLS WITH AN OUT-OF-ORDER SIGN TAPED ON THE STALL DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID TOILET STALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOUR ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILING ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A TABLE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Dec 21, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS BONE IN CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 73.4 F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, REACH IN DRAWER FOOD PREP COOLER . MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 1,600 LBS AT $1,600. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:4) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2573632 CONDUCTED ON APRIL 3, 2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-205.15 OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 100F. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-501.12 FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE SUBSTANCE AMOUNT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.11 FOUND HOLE IN WALL IN HALLWAY WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 6-202.11 FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. 6-501.14 FOUND VENTS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE FOOD PREP ARE FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 4-201.11 FOUND PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE ARA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 3, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALMON THAWED IN VACUUM PACKAGING LOCATED IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SALMON FROM VACUUM PACKAGING WHEN THAWING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPTABLE AT FRONT SERVICE ARA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 100F.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE SUBSTANCE AMOUNT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLE IN WALL IN HALLWAY WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND VENTS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE FOOD PREP ARE FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR BY DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Jan 30, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT CHICKEN.FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE RAW CHICKEN AT BOTTOM OF SHELF. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2563918 CONDUCTED ON 09/19/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK DETACHED FROM THE WALK AND IN NEED OF RE-CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR BROKEN. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Sep 19, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SMALL HALLWAY TOWARDS THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK DEATTACHED FROM THE WALK AND IN NEED OF RE-CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 7-38-060 OBSERVED KID'S MEAL MENU OFFERING SODA POP DRINKS AND 2 % MILK. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY LIST HEALTHY BEVERAGES AS SPECIFIED UNDER LAW SUCH AS WATER, SPARKLING WATER OR FLAVORED WATER (MAY NOT INCLUDE NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS) FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE DESIGNATED AS 100% JUICE, OR NONFAT OR 1% DAIRY MILK.
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Feb 25, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE MANAGER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE WALLS BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Jun 14, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY FULL OF GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET RECEPTALES IN THE LADIES 5 STALLS WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTALES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYER, ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS.
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Mar 25, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, ONLY ZEROX COPY, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, ON HANDSINKS, PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY FULL WITH GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 30, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDDRYING TOWELS OR DRYERS AT HAND WASHING STATION IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDDRYING TOWELS OR DRYERS FOR ALL HAND SINKS. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION; OPERATOR VOLUTARILY PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HANDWASH SINK AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 8 LIVE ROACHES ON/IN WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS IN WALL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREA. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR FURTHER TREATMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE BUILDUP ON THE GREASE WASTE CONTAINER, AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE WASTE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS OF FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED GAPS IN WALLS AND BY PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO FILL GAPS, REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS AND DUST BUIDLUP ON THE VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS DEBRIS AND DUST, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN TENDERS AND CHICKEN WINGS WITH TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 43.5-47.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 80# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE FLYING INSECTS IN THE DISHROOM, WAIT STATION AND BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISHROOM, WAIT STATION AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 154.4F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946267 ON 7/8/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP AREA TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED 3 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH 2 DOORS WALLS EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZER. 35 - OBSERVED THE WALLS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AND DISH AREA. ALSO IN FRONT BAR/WAIT STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS. NEED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AND DISH AREA. 45 - OBSERVED NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.(ONLY BASSET SERVERS/SELLERS CERT. FOR LIQUOR), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Jul 8, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP AREA TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED 3 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH 2 DOORS WALLS EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, TOASTER/ NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP/STORAGE AND DISH AREA, ALSO IN THE FRONT WAITSTAFF, AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO NOTICED STANDING WATER THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AND DISH AREA. ALSO IN FRONT BAR/WAIT STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS. NEED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AND DISH AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.(ONLY BASSET SERVERS/SELLERS CERT. FOR LIQUOR), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO AT THIS TIME.
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Sep 28, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559718 ON 6-30-15 34-CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS. 35-CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS). 38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. 41-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR INTERIOR OF DOORS ON REACH-IN FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK NEAR PREP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON EXPOSED SINK NEAR PREP SINK.
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Jun 30, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS (DUST BUILDUP. SPILLS).
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 19, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SOUTH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGG ROLLS 50.7F, DICED TOMATOES 50.4F, SPINACH DIP 50.6F, SOUR CREAM 50.3F, HUMMUS 48.7F, STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $100. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE/RECYCLING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH CARDBOARD, LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE/RECYCLING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COMPRESSOR UNIT OF BAR COOLERS, EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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May 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARGABE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR LID AND ALSO ON GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH GARBAGE EXPOSED AND LIDS NOT TIGHTLY FITTED. EXTERIOR OF DUMPSTERS NOT CLEAN, FOUL ODOR IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SURROUNDING AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS LIDS CLOSED TIGHTLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP)
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF UNIT. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN SAME. RUSTY SURFACES OF BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS (BANDAIDS, MEDICINE, PURSES, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Apr 9, 2014
Consultation
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF UNIT. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN SAME. RUSTY SURFACES OF BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND ALSO ROLLING CARTS FOR STORING DISHMACHINE CHEMICALS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL AT REAR PREP REAR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SECURE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: : EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Apr 3, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT OR MAINTAINED; UNABLE TO WASH HANDS AT SINK DUE TO HEAVY LEAKS AT PIPES AND ATTACHED PLUMBING, BASIN OF SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND WATER VALVES HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR SINK.
11
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF UNIT. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN SAME. RUSTY SURFACES OF BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND ALSO ROLLING CARTS FOR STORING DISHMACHINE CHEMICALS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL AT REAR PREP REAR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SECURE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION SERTIFICATE POSTED / NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR RECIPROCITY AT THIS TIME WHEN CHICKEN WINGS ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOLED DOWN AT THIS TIME. NEED TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY AT HWC 30 E LAKE ST. ROOM 1131 PHONE 1-312-553-5807.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE TWO DOOR INSERTS (EXPOSED INSTILLATION) AT 3 DOOR FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, NEED TO CLEAN SODA LINES AT THE BAG IN BOX STATION. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR FRYERS, DISH ROOM AND UNDER BAG IN BOX AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT BAR AREA, REAR DISH AREA, PREP AREA. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS OUT SIDE RESTROOMS, REAR DISH AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS PREP AREA ,DISH AREA,
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO DE-LIME DISH MACHINE, REPAIR NOZZLE AT REAR 1 COMP. SINK PREP AREA, AND REPAIR HANDLE AT FRONT BAR SINK.
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors under the wait station and north end of the bar are dirty,clean the floors in detail.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings of the wait station have small fly fecal build-up;wash-rinse and sanitize area.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The hot kitchen exposed handsink has low water pressure,corrected during inspection.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: The ice scoop next to the ice machine is stored in murky water,scoop and container were sanitized at this time.The bar ice scoops are left with the handle in the ice,keep the scoop in a sanitary holder.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 ABOUT 10 LBS OF FRESH CHICKEN BREAST STORED IN A ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.0 TO 52.1 DEGREES F. ALL SAID FOOD, VALUED AT ABOUT $20.00 WAS DISCARDED. COOLER AIR VENTS FOUND TO BE BLOCKED BY TRAYS AND ALUMINUM FOIL. ITEMS WERE REMOVED AND TEMPERATURE REACHED 41.1 DEGREES. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AND LIGHT MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE UP AND LOWER ICE MACHINE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID AREAS CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED SODA DISPENSING NOOZLES WITH LIGHT MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 2, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM FEB. 2010. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS. MUST REMOVE USED MOP WATER FROM BUCKETS AFTER MOPPING.
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Feb 26, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOODS & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING & DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA,& INTERIOR WALLS IN CABINETS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES & IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
34
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. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR FRONT DOORS AT CENTER MAKING SURE THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buffalo Wings and Rings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wings and Rings on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wings and Rings?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wings and Rings.

Has Buffalo Wings and Rings' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Buffalo Wings and Rings have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buffalo Wings and Rings means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Buffalo Wings and Rings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wings and Rings is inspected around two times per year on average.