License
Sep 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Buffalo Wild Wings
2112 N Clybourn Ave
Last inspected Sep 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsLicense
Sep 15, 2026
Pass
10 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE BAR ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
ALL DINING ROOM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
ALL PLASTIC ON INTERIOR METAL SURFACES INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS AND COED WASHROOMS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AND DISH.----OPEN HOLE SURROUNDING THE WALL LIGHT SWITCH NEAT THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE BAR ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s notes
ALL DINING ROOM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1/2 GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
ALL PLASTIC ON INTERIOR METAL SURFACES INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS AND COED WASHROOMS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AND DISH.----OPEN HOLE SURROUNDING THE WALL LIGHT SWITCH NEAT THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source
License
Aug 20, 2026
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jun 3, 2026
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source