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THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN

1008 W ARMITAGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575193

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 1008 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129236

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 1008 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE ADJACENT TO THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (BETWEEN STOVE AND SINK)IN PREP AREA, AND AT MOP SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS OR FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, PAINT OR RESTORE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, AND INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPAIR DETACHED WALL IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496558

Location recorded for this inspection · JA' GRILL · 1008 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092617

Location recorded for this inspection · JA' GRILL · 1008 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092600

Location recorded for this inspection · JA' GRILL · 1008 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/26/12 REPORT#1286157 NOT CORRECTED. #33 DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS AND WEELS OF EQUIPMENT. #35 DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK DEAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR IS SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286157

Location recorded for this inspection · JA' GRILL · 1008 W ARMITAGE 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 COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT, WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE STOVE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517333

Location recorded for this inspection · JA' GRILL · 1008 W ARMITAGE 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING/TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. METAL DOOR HANDEL ON WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN WITH OPENS SEAMS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF ONIONS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER ON COOKS LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR OF BASEMENT CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.BROKEN VENTILATION IN MENS ROOM. MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154690

Location recorded for this inspection · JA' GRILL · 1008 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 1-6-11 #154677 NOT CORRECTED. #29- #35-MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MANAGEMENT IS CLEANING DURING THIS INSPECTION.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT PRESENT DURING RE-INSPECTION WHILE FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AT 178.9F AND RICE AND BEANS AT 183.3F BEING HELD HOT IN STEAM TABLE AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED AFTER RE-INSPECTION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AT WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. BASEMENT BAR GUN HOLDERS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154677

Location recorded for this inspection · JA' GRILL · 1008 W ARMITAGE AVE

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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 10LBS COOKED RICE IN A COVERED CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.6F. INSTRUCTED PROPER METHODS OF COOLING FOODS. RICE DISCARDED.

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED CHEF WEARING RUBBER GLOVES AND REPAIRING BAR DRAINAGE LINES, TOUCHING THE BAR FLOOR AND OTHER DIRTY SURFACES THEN RETURN TO KITCHEN AND RESUME PREPARING SEASONED CHICKEN HANDLING SPICE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER OF CHICKEN. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-30-09 #164145 POSTED VISABLE TO CUSTOMERS.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-30-09 #164145 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#34- FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN DIS-REPAIR. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #35- MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE PLASTIC LINER IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AT WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BASEMENT BAR GUN HOLDERS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAIN.

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505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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