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Buffalo Wings And Rings

3434 S Halsted St

Last inspected Sep 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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9 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Sep 10, 2026

Pass

8 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.13: OBSERVED DIGITAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ABOVE BEVERAGE AREAS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FROM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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 insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER WHERE THE SAUCES ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DEEP-FRYING AREA UNDER THE SAUCE AREA AND ABOVE PREP COOLERS AND BEHIND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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 problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IN SITE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

6-202.13: OBSERVED DIGITAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ABOVE BEVERAGE AREAS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FROM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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 insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER WHERE THE SAUCES ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DEEP-FRYING AREA UNDER THE SAUCE AREA AND ABOVE PREP COOLERS AND BEHIND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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 problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Allergen training as required

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IN SITE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Aug 31, 2026

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN. FOUND TWO SHEET TRAYS OF COOKED CHICKEN OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 73.4F-73.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 16LBS AT $68 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND A PACK OF BEEF BURGERS (47.7F) IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AND CHICKEN BREAST (46.9F-50.1F), DICED AND SLICED TOMATOES (48.1F-48.9F), RAW BEEF BURGERS (49.7F), CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN (48.9F-72.0F), TWO CONATAINERS OF MAC AND CHEESE (48.0F-49.1F). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 1100LBS AT $1800 WORTH OF PRODUCT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.7.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED THE DAY OF THE INSPECTION. SHALL NOT BE USED UNTIL REPARIED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CIATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIGITAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ABOVE BEVERAGE AREAS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FROM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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 insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER WHERE THE SAUCES ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE DEEP-FRYING AREA UNDER THE SAUCE AREA AND ABOVE PREP COOLERS AND BEHIND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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 problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IN SITE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

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 problems
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

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

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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPONENT SINK LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 8, 2025

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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).

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 insects
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

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.

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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 27, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 20, 2025

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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).

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 insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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 problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 11, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 4, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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).

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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Dec 21, 2023

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

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 TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE ARA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source

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