Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RED APPLE BUFFET on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637304
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEASONINGS AND BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528826
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS ETC).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (DESSERT COOLER) IN COOKING AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF (2) ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDERNEATH BUFFET TABLE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEANING/CHEMICAL SUPPLIES STORED UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT DINING AREA (BY THE BAR).
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528456
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509604
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285939
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, TURKEY) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR PALLETS THAT ARE NOT 6" OF THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST STORED SEPARATELY COOKED AND ROW FOOD (BEEF ROAST), NOT ON SAME SHELF ONE BY ANOTHER
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE ,FOR BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ,WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT PART OF KITCHEN AREA
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING NON WORKING OLD FREEZER UNIT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING HOOD LIGHTS OVER STOVES IN BACK PREP AREA
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065160
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed deep, dark grooves in the cutting boards near the slicer. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the shelves in the 2 door dessert cooler and the gaskets at the bar coolers to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor under the buffet cabinets to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the cold water knob at the faucet in the men's restroom to be missing (water still works). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976692
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL UTENSILS, PLATES MUST BE STORED INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931221
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE ON TOP OF ICE IN SALAD BUFFET TABLE. NOTED THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS: PEA SALAD AT 58.8F, COLESLAW AT 58.6F, POTATO SALAD AT 55.4F, BEET SALAD AT 56.6F / 57.3F, CARROT SALAD AT 54.7F, CORN SALAD AT 54.8F, CHICKEN IN ASPIC AT 53.9F, PATE AT 50.5F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 55.4F, SOUR CREAM AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE PLASTIC CONTAINER (PREFERABLY METAL CONTAINER) IN ICE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 70.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER PLACED CONTAINERS INTO DEEPER AROUND ICE IN SALAD BUFFET TABLE). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1538141
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COLLER NOT ALBELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR INSTALLED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK. ICE BIN IN BAR AREA NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHLEVES UNDER PREP TABLES, SLICER AND GRINDER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS ABOVE BUFFET TABLES NOT SHATEER-PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS ABOVE ALL OPEN FOODS.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424599
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS NOT LABELED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD PEROGIES INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER FOAM CUP CARDBOARD BOXES, WATER DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN HOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EXTEND DRAIN HOSE ABOVE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING TILES.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR ALSO MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PUSH BUTTONS TURN OFF WHEN LET GO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ALSO MUST CALIBRATE HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MININMAL OF 15 SECONDS CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER IN MENS WASHROOM.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395998
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DESSERT REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGE COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AROUND COLD AND HOT WATER HANDLES, LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES AT DISHMACHINE AREA AND CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL TILES BROKEN/LOOSE ADJACENT TO PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS/SEAL HOLES IN WALLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326858
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 48F TO 68F INSIDE DESERT COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. EGGS 48.8F, BEEF 49.9F, SALMON 44.2F, MEATLOAF 50.9F AND POTAE FILLING 68.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 10LBS WORTH $44.94 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. TEMPERATURE OF REACH IN COOLER WAS 39.2F CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED VERY DEEP LACERATION ON WOODEN CUTTING BOARD ALMOST SHREDDING INTO PIECES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND NOT TO USE CUTTING BOARD TO AVOID FOOD CONTAMINATION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MEAT GRINDER, MEAT SLICER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND ALSO ALONG WALL BASE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE CABINETS AT THE BAR. (ALSO EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS AND BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED AT A DESIGNATED AREA).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1194240
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, shelving that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage racks, shelving above 2 compartment sink need detailed cleaning.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas under shelving need cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in rear kitchen that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had exposed plaster in staircase shall be repaired/sealed.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy in kitchen prep area not clean, needs cleaning.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60631
104 of 135 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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