What is Great Buffet's health inspection score?

Great Buffet has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Great Buffet last inspected?

Great Buffet was last inspected on January 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Great Buffet have?

Great Buffet has 53 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Great Buffet safe to eat at?

Great Buffet has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Great Buffet serve?

Great Buffet serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Great Buffet

Name: Great Buffet
Address: 2531 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 77

2531 W CERMAK RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/22/2025

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American•Pilsen

Ranked #225 of 406 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (77/100) 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.

Location

2531 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

May 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

May 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Sep 2024

2 inspections

8 high priority

6 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Jan 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER (BEING USED AS A SCOOP) INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER OR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSILS DIRECTLY IN FOOD AND ALWAYS STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A FOOD STRAINER BEING USED AS A FLOOR DRAIN STRAINER UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Complaint 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 AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE GROUND, AND ABOUT 2 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREP COOLER UNIT TOP DRAWERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST 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

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER (BEING USED AS A SCOOP) INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER OR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSILS DIRECTLY IN FOOD AND ALWAYS STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A FOOD STRAINER BEING USED AS A FLOOR DRAIN STRAINER UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LID OR REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603143 DATED 9/19/24; 37 - 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 49 - 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRYERS AND WOK STATION. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE RUST. 55 - 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD, AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, MUST POST SAID CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO A PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRYERS AND WOK STATION. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE RUST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE WOK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 9/12/24 NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High5 Med3 Basic

13 total3 risk factors

4/100inspection score

−81 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, MUST POST SAID CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE CONTAINER FROM THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO A PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVING AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 1/2 LB OF COOKED PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 98F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARD SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS THAT CONTAIN THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECT 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

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRYERS AND WOK STATION. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE RUST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE WOK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−81 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11 OBSERVED TAGGED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER NOW AT 42F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B)OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK AND CHICKEN DUMPLINGS, AND EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 71F - 61F LOCATED IN TAGGED REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS(APPROX. 10 LBS AT $50). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 FOUND TAGGED REACH IN COOLER DOOR KNOB LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WOK STATION BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

May 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 FOUND TAGGED REACH IN COOLER DOOR KNOB LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WOK STATION BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High3 Med2 Basic

8 total

51/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS RIBS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 110F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS(APPROX. 5 LBS AT $20). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, COOKED NOODLES, EGGS ETC.) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 53F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS(APPROX. 20 LBS AT $100). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER SELF SERVICE PEPSI MACHINE AND CAKE SELF-SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SHELVES IN PEPSI COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE ON ALL FRYERS. ALSO NOTED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOORS OF ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE DISCONNECTED FROM THE BASIN. HANDWASHING IS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE MANAGER ADVISED TO USE ANOTHER HANDWASHING NEARBY THAT IS COMPLIANT AT THE INSPECTION.

Base deductions−49 pts

Aug 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 22

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MAANGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MAANGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK, BROWN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 5 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 90.5F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER AND IN BETWEEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON A UNIT THAT IS LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED A WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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