The Budlong Southern Chicken

3332 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Budlong Southern Chicken. The Budlong Southern Chicken was last inspected on Jul 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

The Budlong Southern Chicken scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE SODA ICE MACHINE INTERIOR. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS INTERIORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER HANDWASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Budlong Southern Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Budlong Southern Chicken on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Budlong Southern Chicken.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Budlong Southern 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.