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BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS

3434 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570481

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

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: FOUND INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT CHICKEN.FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE RAW CHICKEN AT BOTTOM OF SHELF. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR BROKEN. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2563918 CONDUCTED ON 09/19/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK DETACHED FROM THE WALK AND IN NEED OF RE-CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563918

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 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SMALL HALLWAY TOWARDS THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK DEATTACHED FROM THE WALK AND IN NEED OF RE-CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: 7-38-060 OBSERVED KID'S MEAL MENU OFFERING SODA POP DRINKS AND 2 % MILK. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY LIST HEALTHY BEVERAGES AS SPECIFIED UNDER LAW SUCH AS WATER, SPARKLING WATER OR FLAVORED WATER (MAY NOT INCLUDE NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS) FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE DESIGNATED AS 100% JUICE, OR NONFAT OR 1% DAIRY MILK.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563574

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492212

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401704

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

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE MANAGER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE WALLS BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293582

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY FULL OF GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET RECEPTALES IN THE LADIES 5 STALLS WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTALES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYER, ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279979

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: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, ONLY ZEROX COPY, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, ON HANDSINKS, PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY FULL WITH GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159241

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150818

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDDRYING TOWELS OR DRYERS AT HAND WASHING STATION IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDDRYING TOWELS OR DRYERS FOR ALL HAND SINKS. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION; OPERATOR VOLUTARILY PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HANDWASH SINK AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES ON/IN WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS IN WALL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREA. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR FURTHER TREATMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE BUILDUP ON THE GREASE WASTE CONTAINER, AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE WASTE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS OF FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED GAPS IN WALLS AND BY PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO FILL GAPS, REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS AND DUST BUIDLUP ON THE VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS DEBRIS AND DUST, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009362

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995909

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

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 STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN TENDERS AND CHICKEN WINGS WITH TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 43.5-47.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 80# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FLYING INSECTS IN THE DISHROOM, WAIT STATION AND BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISHROOM, WAIT STATION AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 154.4F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946267 ON 7/8/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP AREA TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED 3 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH 2 DOORS WALLS EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZER. 35 - OBSERVED THE WALLS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AND DISH AREA. ALSO IN FRONT BAR/WAIT STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS. NEED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AND DISH AREA. 45 - OBSERVED NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.(ONLY BASSET SERVERS/SELLERS CERT. FOR LIQUOR), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946267

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP AREA TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED 3 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH 2 DOORS WALLS EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZER

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, TOASTER/ NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP/STORAGE AND DISH AREA, ALSO IN THE FRONT WAITSTAFF, AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO NOTICED STANDING WATER THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AND DISH AREA. ALSO IN FRONT BAR/WAIT STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS. NEED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AND DISH AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.(ONLY BASSET SERVERS/SELLERS CERT. FOR LIQUOR), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO AT THIS TIME.

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