What is Buffalo Wings And Rings's health inspection score?

Buffalo Wings And Rings has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Buffalo Wings And Rings last inspected?

Buffalo Wings And Rings was last inspected on July 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Buffalo Wings And Rings have?

Buffalo Wings And Rings has 52 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Buffalo Wings And Rings safe to eat at?

Buffalo Wings And Rings has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Buffalo Wings And Rings serve?

Buffalo Wings And Rings serves Wings cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Buffalo Wings And Rings

Name: Buffalo Wings And Rings
Address: 3434 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 66

3434 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Wings•Pilsen

Ranked #298 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 92% of wings restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jul 15, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (66/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

13 basic

Jul

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Jul 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
4-901.12 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, ON HANDSINKS, PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPONENT SINK LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND ALL SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16 MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC ON SITE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT IS ON SITE MUST ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING, STORAGE RACKS AND CONDUITS IN THE KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, ON HANDSINKS, PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND ALL SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2612943 DATED 02/27/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#49. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. -#55. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -#58. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

62/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT IS ON SITE MUST ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON AND 2 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 1 OF 5 TOILET ROOM STALLS WITH AN OUT-OF-ORDER SIGN TAPED ON THE STALL DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID TOILET STALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED A TABLE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOUR ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILING ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, BOXES, AND SHELVES OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, BAR AREA, AND DISH WASHING AREA AND 1 LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON AND 2 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 1 OF 5 TOILET ROOM STALLS WITH AN OUT-OF-ORDER SIGN TAPED ON THE STALL DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID TOILET STALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOUR ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILING ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED A TABLE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS BONE IN CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 73.4 F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, REACH IN DRAWER FOOD PREP COOLER . MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 1,600 LBS AT $1,600. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:4) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2573632 CONDUCTED ON APRIL 3, 2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-205.15 OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 100F. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-501.12 FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE SUBSTANCE AMOUNT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.11 FOUND HOLE IN WALL IN HALLWAY WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 6-202.11 FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. 6-501.14 FOUND VENTS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE FOOD PREP ARE FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 4-201.11 FOUND PREP T

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED SALMON THAWED IN VACUUM PACKAGING LOCATED IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SALMON FROM VACUUM PACKAGING WHEN THAWING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND PREPTABLE AT FRONT SERVICE ARA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 100F.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE SUBSTANCE AMOUNT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND HOLE IN WALL IN HALLWAY WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND VENTS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE FOOD PREP ARE FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR BY DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
FOUND INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT CHICKEN.FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE RAW CHICKEN AT BOTTOM OF SHELF. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR BROKEN. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2563918 CONDUCTED ON 09/19/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK DETACHED FROM THE WALK AND IN NEED OF RE-CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

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