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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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578567

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: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN 178.8F)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR INTERIOR OF DOORS ON REACH-IN FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK NEAR PREP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON EXPOSED SINK NEAR PREP SINK.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578210

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

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559718 ON 6-30-15 34-CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS. 35-CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS). 38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. 41-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR INTERIOR OF DOORS ON REACH-IN FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK NEAR PREP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON EXPOSED SINK NEAR PREP SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559718

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS (DUST BUILDUP. SPILLS).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559359

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

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: SOUTH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED EGG ROLLS 50.7F, DICED TOMATOES 50.4F, SPINACH DIP 50.6F, SOUR CREAM 50.3F, HUMMUS 48.7F, STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $100. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE/RECYCLING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH CARDBOARD, LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE/RECYCLING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COMPRESSOR UNIT OF BAR COOLERS, EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1305578

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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459584

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

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARGABE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR LID AND ALSO ON GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH GARBAGE EXPOSED AND LIDS NOT TIGHTLY FITTED. EXTERIOR OF DUMPSTERS NOT CLEAN, FOUL ODOR IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SURROUNDING AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS LIDS CLOSED TIGHTLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF UNIT. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN SAME. RUSTY SURFACES OF BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RAW WOOD FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS (BANDAIDS, MEDICINE, PURSES, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434685

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF UNIT. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN SAME. RUSTY SURFACES OF BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND ALSO ROLLING CARTS FOR STORING DISHMACHINE CHEMICALS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RAW WOOD FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL AT REAR PREP REAR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SECURE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: : EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434526

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

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT OR MAINTAINED; UNABLE TO WASH HANDS AT SINK DUE TO HEAVY LEAKS AT PIPES AND ATTACHED PLUMBING, BASIN OF SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND WATER VALVES HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR SINK.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF UNIT. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN SAME. RUSTY SURFACES OF BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND ALSO ROLLING CARTS FOR STORING DISHMACHINE CHEMICALS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RAW WOOD FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL AT REAR PREP REAR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SECURE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151532

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: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION SERTIFICATE POSTED / NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR RECIPROCITY AT THIS TIME WHEN CHICKEN WINGS ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOLED DOWN AT THIS TIME. NEED TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY AT HWC 30 E LAKE ST. ROOM 1131 PHONE 1-312-553-5807.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE TWO DOOR INSERTS (EXPOSED INSTILLATION) AT 3 DOOR FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, NEED TO CLEAN SODA LINES AT THE BAG IN BOX STATION. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR FRYERS, DISH ROOM AND UNDER BAG IN BOX AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT BAR AREA, REAR DISH AREA, PREP AREA. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS OUT SIDE RESTROOMS, REAR DISH AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS PREP AREA ,DISH AREA,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO DE-LIME DISH MACHINE, REPAIR NOZZLE AT REAR 1 COMP. SINK PREP AREA, AND REPAIR HANDLE AT FRONT BAR SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214573

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors under the wait station and north end of the bar are dirty,clean the floors in detail.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings of the wait station have small fly fecal build-up;wash-rinse and sanitize area.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The hot kitchen exposed handsink has low water pressure,corrected during inspection.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: The ice scoop next to the ice machine is stored in murky water,scoop and container were sanitized at this time.The bar ice scoops are left with the handle in the ice,keep the scoop in a sanitary holder.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580297

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

  • 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 ABOUT 10 LBS OF FRESH CHICKEN BREAST STORED IN A ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.0 TO 52.1 DEGREES F. ALL SAID FOOD, VALUED AT ABOUT $20.00 WAS DISCARDED. COOLER AIR VENTS FOUND TO BE BLOCKED BY TRAYS AND ALUMINUM FOIL. ITEMS WERE REMOVED AND TEMPERATURE REACHED 41.1 DEGREES. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

  • 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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AND LIGHT MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE UP AND LOWER ICE MACHINE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID AREAS CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED SODA DISPENSING NOOZLES WITH LIGHT MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285036

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM FEB. 2010. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS. MUST REMOVE USED MOP WATER FROM BUCKETS AFTER MOPPING.

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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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  • NOODLES PHO U3417 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • WEN CAFE INC3417 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    FailInspected
  • GYROS DELIGHT3417 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • XIN XIN RESTAURANT3417 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    FailInspected
  • XIN XIN RESTAURANT3417 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    FailInspected

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