Buzz
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2013, Buzz has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 31, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Buzz dates to Jul 31, 2014.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Buzz's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 31, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 24, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS ON TOP OF BOTH COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATORS; SLICED HAM 70.7F, BACON 85.1F, GUACOMOLE 60.2F, 6 DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHEESES >70F, EGGS 68.4F, TOMATOES 60.8F, VARIOUS BURGER SAUCES >67F, BEEF PATTIES 51.7F, BACON TURKEY BURGER PATTIES 53.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED BAGS OF FROZEN BEEF BEING THAWED IN THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH THE WATER RUNNING. EMPLOYEE REMOVED MEAT FROM HANDSINK, DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND TO THAW FOODS IN PREP SINKS WITH RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. SERIOUS 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 FRUIT FLIES IN THE WALK-IN THAT IS BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE AND DEAD FLIES STUCK TO THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE FOOD PREP WHERE THE LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING. APROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE WALK-IN AND CLOSE TO 40 DEAD FLIES ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE LIGHT FIXTURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGERS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FIND A PROPER LID AND ASSORTED LINERS FOR THE COLD-HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE REFRIGERATORS. THE MAKE SHIFT SYSTEM CURRENTLY IN PLACE IS NOT KEEPING FOODS BELOW 40F DUE TO AIR POCKETS WHERE COLD AIR IS ESCAPING. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DRIED GREASE DRIPPAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ALONG THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING SINKS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS.
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Nov 13, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAINT AND REPAINT AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Aug 26, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS ARE BROKEN INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,AND MISSING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED THREE COOLERS ARE STORED INSIDE THE ATTACHED GARAGE,ALSO OTHER ITEMS:CHAIRS,TABLES,EQUIPMENTS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP FLOOR,AND ELEVATE ITEMS.NO FOOD OR FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED AT SAID AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buzz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buzz on file is from Jul 31, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.
Has Buzz's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Buzz have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Buzz means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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