North Buena Market
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
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North Buena Market appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
North Buena Market scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 15, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT BOTH HOT AND COLD FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE PER CITY OF CHICAGO CODE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Dec 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA AND CHICKEN SALAD, REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND REPACKAGED NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. TUNA SALAD WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 1-6-20 AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH AN EXPIRATION OF 12-27-19. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP EQUIPMENT. INSUFFICIENT AMOUNTS OF DISINFECTANT AND MISSING SEVERAL REQUIRED CLEANUP ITEMS FROM THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE, COMPLETE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED CUT CHEESES FOR SALE ON DISPLAY IN THE CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER MUST HAVE PROPER ALLERGEN WARNING ON THE LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 11-27-18 REPORT #2240713 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY NOTED INSIDE A PAPER BINDER. GIVEN SUMMARY AT THIS INSPECTION AND POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR DISH STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PRE-PACKAGED CUT CHEESES FOR SALE ON DISPLAY IN THE CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Nov 27, 2018
Routine
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
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May 19, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 12, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 13, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Sep 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A WATER PIPE IN THE BASMEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER AROUND THE PIPE OR RELOCATE FOOD SERVICE ITEMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND GLASS BOTTLE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING/BASEBOARD OVER THE CRACK BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Oct 30, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 5, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER OFF AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST BE TURNED ON AND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES, ALSO OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED STATE OF ILLINOIS OPERATOR AND RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO DUMPSTER CONTRACT/OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER CONTRACT/DUMPSTER. 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORGINAL COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR WALLS AROUND ALL LIGHT SWITCHES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THEMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was North Buena Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at North Buena Market on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at North Buena Market?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at North Buena Market.
Has North Buena Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at North Buena Market have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at North Buena Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is North Buena Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, North Buena Market is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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