Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GREAT BUFFET on .
Checked · Source updated
Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610830
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER (BEING USED AS A SCOOP) INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER OR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSILS DIRECTLY IN FOOD AND ALWAYS STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A FOOD STRAINER BEING USED AS A FLOOR DRAIN STRAINER UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
Official inspection record
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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610599
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE GROUND, AND ABOUT 2 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREP COOLER UNIT TOP DRAWERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER (BEING USED AS A SCOOP) INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER OR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSILS DIRECTLY IN FOOD AND ALWAYS STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A FOOD STRAINER BEING USED AS A FLOOR DRAIN STRAINER UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LID OR REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603143 DATED 9/19/24; 37 - 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 49 - 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRYERS AND WOK STATION. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE RUST. 55 - 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD, AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603143
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, MUST POST SAID CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO A PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRYERS AND WOK STATION. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE RUST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE WOK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 9/12/24 NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602683
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, MUST POST SAID CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE CONTAINER FROM THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO A PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVING AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 1/2 LB OF COOKED PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 98F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARD SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS THAT CONTAIN THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECT 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 EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRYERS AND WOK STATION. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE RUST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE WOK STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576727
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK AND CHICKEN DUMPLINGS, AND EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 71F - 61F LOCATED IN TAGGED REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS(APPROX. 10 LBS AT $50). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED TAGGED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER NOW AT 42F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 FOUND TAGGED REACH IN COOLER DOOR KNOB LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WOK STATION BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576511
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 FOUND TAGGED REACH IN COOLER DOOR KNOB LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WOK STATION BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576264
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS RIBS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 110F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS(APPROX. 5 LBS AT $20). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, COOKED NOODLES, EGGS ETC.) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 53F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK STATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS(APPROX. 20 LBS AT $100). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER SELF SERVICE PEPSI MACHINE AND CAKE SELF-SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES IN PEPSI COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE ON ALL FRYERS. ALSO NOTED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOORS OF ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE DISCONNECTED FROM THE BASIN. HANDWASHING IS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE MANAGER ADVISED TO USE ANOTHER HANDWASHING NEARBY THAT IS COMPLIANT AT THE INSPECTION.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561837
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555319
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554785
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MAANGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MAANGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK, BROWN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 5 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 90.5F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER AND IN BETWEEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON A UNIT THAT IS LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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 EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED A WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549415
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON SODA NOZZLES AND ICE SLOT AT SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2547182
Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (UPON INSPECTOR'S ARRIVAL) WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE UPON INSPECTOR'S ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1:50PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 (A,B,C,D,E,F:1&2) OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON SODA NOZZLES AND ICE SLOT AT SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED RICE, RAW CHICKEN ETC) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 50F, ABOUT 2 DOZEN EGGS AT 55F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 56F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 51F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND NEVER STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE OF INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION UNITS. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ABOUT 80 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF VARIOUS PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE, AND ELIMINATE ALL INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED BY THE BUFFET SERVING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE WOK STATION, IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM A FLOOR DRAIN DUE TO THE DISH MACHINE BEING OPERATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PLUMBER FOR SERVICE AND NEVER ALLOW SEWAGE BACK UP TO OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY.DISH MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED, INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DEAD INSECT BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.