Buffet City
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
67
Score
The most recent inspection for BUFFET CITY, located at 7010 S Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL, resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 67 with eight minor violations. Notable findings from this inspection included properly provided and accurate thermometers, correctly labeled food in original containers, and prevention of contamination during food preparation, storage, and display. Across 29 scored inspections, BUFFET CITY has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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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
Sep 4, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
41
Sep 11, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
May 13, 2024
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Apr 2, 2024
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
55
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
25
Nov 13, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Dec 19, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 12, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
52
May 17, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
39
Jun 20, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Jun 11, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
22
Mar 8, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 1, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Sep 12, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 29, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 3, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 21, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 28, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 16, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 7, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 11, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 15, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 8, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Jun 25, 2014
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
Jun 17, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Jun 3, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Sep 4, 2025 Inspection
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP AREA COOLER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK AT THE GRILL AREA COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED OVERHEAD VENTS THORUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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