The Budlong
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2016
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Score
Public records show four inspections at The Budlong stretching back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 28, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at The Budlong since Jul 28, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Budlong trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 28, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND OTHER BASEMENT AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR THE ICE CREAM SCOOP AT THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA. ALL PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM UNDER BASEMENT WASTE WATER PIPING. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD TO THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE A PLASTIC TABLE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FAR REAR BASEMENT STORAGE, ALL PILED WOOD IN STORAGE AND ALONG REAR EXIT STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jul 19, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SANITIZING AT THE 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE WHILE FLATWARE WAS BEING WASHED. SANITIZER CONTAINER FOUND EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ATTACH A FULL SANITIZER CONTAINER, RE-WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FLATWARE NOTED IN MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE REQUIRED LOG BOOK, SERVICE REPORT AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG SIDE WALKWAY FOUND WITH GARBAGE, FOOD DEBRIS, WET CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND THROUGHOUT THE AREA WITH AN OVERFLOWING WASTE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND GARBAGE FROM THE GROUND, REMOVE OVERFLOWING WASTE FROM CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND OTHER BASEMENT AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT PREP TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE ICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE SUMP PUMP ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR THE ICE CREAM SCOOP AT THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA. ALL PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM UNDER BASEMENT WASTE WATER PIPING. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD TO THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE A PLASTIC TABLE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ALONG SIDE WALKWAY (SOUTH) MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT INFESTATION. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FAR REAR BASEMENT STORAGE, ALL PILED WOOD IN STORAGE AND ALONG REAR EXIT STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 31, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 21, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO MACHINE SANITIZES CORRECTELY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE TO BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO RELOCATE SAID PREP AREA SO IT IS NOT UNDER ANY EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE-NO IDPH LICENSE OR LICENSE NUMBER FOR TERMINIX IN BOOK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Budlong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Budlong on file is from Jul 28, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Budlong?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Budlong.
Has The Budlong's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Budlong have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Budlong 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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