Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
North Buena Market
4200 N Broadway
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3 inspectionsComplaint
Jul 28, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PASTA SALAD AT 50F, POTATO SALAD AT 50F, AND CHEESE AT 45-51F INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 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 temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND WALL AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 13, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND DETAIL 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A FEW OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR.
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, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source