Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RED APPLE BUFFET on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557537
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: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Ready-to-eat foods on buffet not properly stored. Dishes of foods sitting on top of ice at improper temperature-tuna 3lbs at 44.5 F, Pate 3lbs at 48.5 and Cole Slaw 10lbs at 44.0. Also, each table has dairy creamers that states must be refrigerated on package-approximately 100 1oz at 71.3 F. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded-approximately 24lbs, value $ 50. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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 containers to prevent contamination before use.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelves under prep tables not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exterior between cooking equipment and walk-in cooler fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drainline not provided for soda holder. Instructed to install drainline. Exhaust fan not working in basement toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Faucet not maintained at 2comp sink. Instructed to repair or replace faucet.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233230
Location recorded for this inspection · RED APPLE BUFFET · 6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
124418
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
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #155550 DATED 1/22/09 #30-MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN MEALS, SALT. ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE LABEL/DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER OF THE FOOD).#41-MUST ORGANIZE AND DISCARD ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ITEMS IN THE 2 STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BINS NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BUILT IN COLD PLATE ASSEMBLY OR PROVIDE A SEPARATE ICE BIN FOR CONSUMMABLE ICE. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL ICE CREAM BUCKET IN THE ICE CREAM COOLER, TO PROTECT THE ICE CREAM FOR ANY DUST AND CONTAMINANTS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST READJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD IN THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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