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BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS

3434 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646259

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE DATED 2023 WAS PROVIDED VIA PHONE. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2642539, DATE: 09/10/2026, #58: 2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE THE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642539

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642101

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DIGITAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ABOVE BEVERAGE AREAS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FROM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILTIY. SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, BAR AREA, AND THE HALLWAY OF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER WHERE THE SAUCES ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620640

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPONENT SINK LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND ALL SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620255

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 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.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND ALL SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612943

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612466

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587974

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587615

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A TABLE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587345

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573632

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SALMON THAWED IN VACUUM PACKAGING LOCATED IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SALMON FROM VACUUM PACKAGING WHEN THAWING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND PREPTABLE AT FRONT SERVICE ARA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE SUBSTANCE AMOUNT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HOLE IN WALL IN HALLWAY WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND VENTS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE FOOD PREP ARE FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570894

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS · 3434 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR BY DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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