What is Asia Buffet And Grill's health inspection score?

Asia Buffet And Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Asia Buffet And Grill last inspected?

Asia Buffet And Grill was last inspected on June 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Asia Buffet And Grill have?

Asia Buffet And Grill has 45 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Asia Buffet And Grill safe to eat at?

Asia Buffet And Grill has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Asia Buffet And Grill serve?

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

Official Health Record

Asia Buffet And Grill

Name: Asia Buffet And Grill
Address: 8059 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 81

8059 S CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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American•Chicago

Ranked #894 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: Jun 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

8059 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, IL 60652

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

May 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jul

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ABOUT 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT PART OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNIT NEAR THE DEEP FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE BADLY STAINED AND WORN ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE LEFT OF THE DEEP FRYER AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF STAINS AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. THE REAR CAN GOOD STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS THE AREA LEFT OF THE HAND WASHING STATION AT THE ENTRY OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
UNDERNEATH ALL DOOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS AND CAN OPENER HOLDER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/17/24 REPORT 2594820 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES NEAR WOK LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR WAREWASHING UNIT AND WORE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING UNIT CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND RE GROUT SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA WITH WITH WATER ACCUMULATION AND NOT DRY. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES NEAR WOK LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR WAREWASHING UNIT AND WORE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING UNIT CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND RE GROUT SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA WITH WITH WATER ACCUMULATION AND NOT DRY. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WOK LINE WITH HEAVY DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR OF DRAINS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAINED FREE OF ACCUMULATION

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS PLACED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DRAIN LINES, AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, LIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ENTIRE WOK LINE, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WHICH HOLDS TCS FOOD WITH AN IMPROPER AMIBENT TEMP OF 59.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. SAID COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 25lbs OF UNCOOKED FISH AT 52.7F, 35lbs OF RAW SHRIMPS AT 45.8F, AND 20lbs OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 80lbs AT A TOTAL COST OF $650. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS PLACED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DRAIN LINES, AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, LIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ENTIRE WOK LINE, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−30 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR RELOCATE TO WALK-IN COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SHRIMP IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE COOK LINE BEING STORED IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM CONTAINERS.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BUCKET OF SHRIMP AND NOODLES STORED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS PLACED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF SLIDE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK AT KITCHEN ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−30 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON SHELVES ON ROLLING CART. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DRAIN LINES, AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, LIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ENTIRE WOK LINE, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/SOILAGE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WOK LINE WITH HEAVY DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR OF DRAINS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAINED FREE OF ACCUMULATION

Base deductions−8 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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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