What is Buona's health inspection score?

Buona has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Buona last inspected?

Buona was last inspected on November 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Buona have?

Buona has 30 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Buona safe to eat at?

Yes, Buona has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Buona

Name: Buona
Address: 10637 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 88

10637 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/20/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 87/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) 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

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Jan 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Nov 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR LOW REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DOUBLE MONITOR LEFT DOOR GASKET SEAL IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF KEEPING PROPER TEMPERATURE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN LEFT SIDE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING BACKFLOW.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDING UP ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE SPILLAGE DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE KNOB UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PREP AREA... ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE DRIVETHROUGH WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SODA NOZZLE AND ICE CHUTE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA THAT ARE WORN, DARK IN COLOR AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP WHITE SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
PROPER HAIR RESTRINTS NEEDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. ALL HAIR MUST BE IN A RESTRAINT. HAIR CAN NOT HANG DOWN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SODA DISPENSORS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, BUILD UP AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High1 Med5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. MANAGER STATES THEY ARE IN PERSONEL FILES BUT DID NOT PROVIDE HEALTH POLICIES TO SANITARIAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE HEALTH POLICIES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR POLICY ON SITE. KIT OR POLICY WAS NOT PROVIDED TO SANITARIAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE AT ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AND SANITIZED NOT TO CONTAMINATE ICE (FOOD ITEM) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND 30 POUNDS OF PARCOOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE IN WALKIN COOLER AT 54-55 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL BEFORE PUTTING IN CLOSED PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID WHERE SAUSAGE CAN NOT CONTINUE TO COOL PROPERLY. ALL SAUSAGE WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP WHITE SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
PROPER HAIR RESTRINTS NEEDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. ALL HAIR MUST BE IN A RESTRAINT. HAIR CAN NOT HANG DOWN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SODA DISPENSORS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, BUILD UP AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 23

Canvass 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
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN (BEEF 150.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS AND RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAING.

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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