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The Budlong Hot Chicken

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654
American
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2020
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Score
Low Risk

The Budlong Hot Chicken appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2018. The Budlong Hot Chicken was last inspected on Feb 27, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Budlong Hot Chicken dates to Feb 27, 2020.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Budlong Hot Chicken is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIIFICATED POSTED ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO ALLERGY TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGY TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 31, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE CHICKEN BEING COOKED AND HANDLED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FLOUR SIFTER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES STICKING OUT AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: USING DISPOSABLE SMALL CUPS AS A SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS
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Aug 27, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2018
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF APPROX 2-LBS COLE SLAW INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F. INSRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCF FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARED AT COST APPROX $10.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(B) OBSERVED APPROX CASE AND HALF( 60-LBS) OF EGGS INSIDE COOLER , ( EMPLOYEES STATED SINCE FRIDAY-(8-17). IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.6F,50.F, 60.F. INSTRUCTED THAT TCF FOODS MUST BE MAINTAIN AT 41.F OR BELOW.EGGS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 45.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.8F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THAT 41.F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE DUE TO PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNATION NO CITATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO IDENTIFICATION, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED/ AVAILABLE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE IDENTIFICATION AVAILABLE FOR THE INSPECTOR. PREMISES MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCF FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( CHICKEN,EGGS,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(F) NOEMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT, (QUATERNARY TEST PAPER KIT) FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PROPRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED -7-38-005
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Apr 3, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FACADE OF RESTAURANT STILL UNDER LIGHT CONSTRUCTION: SOME PATCHES OF THE BRICK WALL ARE STILL BEING GROUTED AND PAINTED. MUST COMPLETE FACADE WALL COATING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Budlong Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Budlong Hot Chicken on file is from Feb 27, 2020. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Budlong Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Budlong Hot Chicken.

Has The Budlong Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Budlong Hot Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Budlong Hot Chicken 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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