The Buckingham Athletic Club
Last inspected: Oct 5, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2010, The Buckingham Athletic Club has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 5, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that The Buckingham Athletic Club's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 5, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Buckingham Athletic Club is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on ice cubes at bar ice bin, instructed to keep off.
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Feb 25, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jun 3, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RELACE FRONT PREP CUTTING BOARD. DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF FRYER, SODA GUN AND HOLDER, AND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUPMENT. MUST CLEAN UNDER STOVE AND FRYER TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN COOFEE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE AL SPLATTER, WALLS IN DISHROOM, AND WALLS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. WALLS IN COFFEE AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING ALL CHIPPING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GEASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. CORRECT SINK OR REMOVE. CORRECT AND MINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER IN STARWAY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE 1-COMP. SINK, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE-REMOVE EXCESS DUST/DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FIX HOLE IN WALL BY SOCKET BEHIND 1-COMP (EYE WASH) SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Oct 3, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GAKETSS IN IN PREP AREA AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Sep 23, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. serious violation. citation issued. Handles beef burgers, chicken salads, chicken wraps etc.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine. (check valve)
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Found no thermometer inside reach in cooler.(main kitchen)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Buckingham Athletic Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Buckingham Athletic Club on file is from Oct 5, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Buckingham Athletic Club?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Buckingham Athletic Club.
Has The Buckingham Athletic Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Buckingham Athletic Club have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Buckingham Athletic Club 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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