Buona

613-617 N Mcclurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

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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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90.0 F AT HANDWASH SINKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MINIMAL 100.0 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR GROUT LOW/IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHWASH AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT ALL LOW/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH AREA.
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Dec 23, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED. FACILITY HAS FULL COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT FROM MAY 28 2024 POSTED. FACILITY HAS HAD 2 SEPARATE INSPECTIONS SINCE SAID INSPECTION BOTH OF WHICH WERE FAILED INSPECTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSURE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IS ALWAYS POSTED. NEW SUMMARY GIVEN TO MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 25, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE LINE WHERE CHEESE IS PUMPED AND SOFTSERVE COMES OUT MACHINE WITHOUT A HAND SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER ACCESSIBLE IN PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WALK IN FREEZER IS LOCKED TO PREVENT TAMPERING.
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Sep 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM CHLORINE SANTIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOORS. IN ADDITION WHEN WATER IS DRAINED WATER BACKS UP FROM DRAIN ON TO FLOOR. MANAGER STATED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WILL NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS SERVICED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS A CERTIFIED FOOD FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ( NO PHOTOS OR COPIES) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE LINE WHERE CHEESE IS PUMPED AND SOFTSERVE COMES OUT MACHINE WITHOUT A HAND SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER IN DINING SODA MACHINE WITH A BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 10 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN DISH AREA, OFFICE AREA, SERVICE LINE AND IN DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER ACCESSIBLE IN PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WALK IN FREEZER IS LOCKED TO PREVENT TAMPERING.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2595264 DATED MAY 28 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #51 REPAIR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING. OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM BOTTOM PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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May 28, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-10 DEAD HOUSE FLIES ON FLOOR AND NEAR EMPLOYEE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA (NEXT TO REAR EXTERNAL DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF CORNMEAL STORED UNCOVERED ON THE LOWEST SHELF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVENS). INSTRUCTED TO COVER CORNMEAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTAINERS COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH CORNMEAL IN THE REAR PREP AREA (NEAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE BASKETS AND PLATES STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVENS). INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL COOLER NEAR HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO BE SOILED WITH WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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May 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING: CUT TOMATOES AT 47.9F AT THE HOTDOG LINE COOLER, CHICKEN TENDERS AT 50.1F IN COOLER NEAR HOT HOLDING STATION, HARDBOILED EGGS AT 48.1F, COOKED PASTA AT 53.1F, CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 55.0F AT THE SALAD LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING AND DENATURE WITH BLEACH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. VALUED APPROXIMATELY $120.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALAD LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE OF COOLER TO STORE TCS FOODS FOR COLD-HOLDING UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. TAGGED COOLER ON-SITE AND INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION AFTER REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AND PRIOR TO USE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-10 DEAD HOUSE FLIES ON FLOOR AND NEAR EMPLOYEE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA (NEXT TO REAR EXTERNAL DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH CORNMEAL IN THE REAR PREP AREA (NEAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF CORNMEAL STORED UNCOVERED ON THE LOWEST SHELF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVENS). INSTRUCTED TO COVER CORNMEAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTAINERS COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE BASKETS AND PLATES STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA (NEAR OVENS). INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL COOLER NEAR HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO BE SOILED WITH WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Aug 28, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY PREP SHELVES ON TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION;THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SLICED TOMATOES @53.0F, 4LBS SLICED GRAPE TOMATOES @46F,1/2 LB BOILED EGGS @ 52.1F,3 LBS SLICED CHEESE @55F, 1LB LEAFY SPINACH @55.0F, 4 LBS MOZZERELLA CHEESE @49.1F 4 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @48.4F,4 LBS COOKED PASTA NOODLE @53.0F, 1/2 LB POTATO SALAD @50.0F. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH COLD HOLD UNITS ATTACHED LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH COLD HOLD UNITS ATTACHED LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMERATURE OF UNITS ACROSS FROM PIZZA OVEN @53.0F AND 50.0F. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UNIT USED FOR SALAD PREP @49.0F. ALL SAID UNIT WERE STORING TCS FOODS DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF UNITS, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNITS TO 41F OR BELOW. STORED TCS FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME BY PIC. UNITS HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY PREP SHELVES ON TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORGINAL CERTIFICATE, WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (ITALIAN BEEF, PASTA, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES.INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Apr 27, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 0PPMS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING @ AT LEAST 50 PPM AND MAINTAINED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER PASTA SAUCE STATION AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 54.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND WORKING AT 41F OR BELOW. ITEM TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOALTION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS OF PRE-COOKED RAVIOLI @ 50.1F, 5 LBS RIGATONI @52.5F, AND 4LBS OF FETTUCCINE ALFREDO @49.8F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE HELD INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ITEMS AND NOTED THE APPROXIMATE COST WAS ABOUT $55. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF, COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE, SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED PROVIDE A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES.INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Back ledge of prep coolers interior surfaces not clean, food debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Apr 27, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 19, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found about 30 live fruit flies scattered in kitchen and dishwashing area. instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
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Jul 26, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 15, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE; TRASH, CARDBOARD, FOOD WASTE, AND PLASTIC PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 14 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BACK DISHWASHING AREA (8 ON THE BACK DOOR AND 6 ON THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD THE DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TRAYS TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF LIME, DIRT, AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD RESIDUE BUILDUP ON WALL AND FLOOR NEAR DISH MACHINE. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( SALT, SUGAR..) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SODA MACHINE DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GARBAGE RECEPTACLE TOO CLOSE TO FOOD CONTAINERS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 27, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL WALL PANEL MISSING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE BY THE COOK LINE HANDWASH SINK.,MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE TEMPORARILY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2102447 DATED ON 10/24/17 NOT CORRECTED-#32 MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN CLEAN DISHED AREA AND HANDWASH SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. 7-42-090
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Oct 24, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN CLEAN DISHED AREA AND HAND SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A WATER SUPPLY LINE ABOVE TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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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.