Buona
Buona has been inspected 20 times since 2017. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buona last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buona on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buona?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Buona.
Has Buona's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Buona have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buona 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 Buona inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buona is inspected around two times per year on average.