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GREAT BUFFET

2531 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GREAT BUFFET on .

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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.

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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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531493

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINER, AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM STORAGE CADINETS OF ALL FOOD DISPLAY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS, AND GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINIG AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2529206

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 ROACHES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE RIM AND 3 ROACHES UNDER THE SNEEZE GUARD IN THE SELF SERVE AREA AND 10 ROACHES IN THE CEILING IN THE FRONT UNUSED PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. LAST SERVICE DATE WAS 8-24-21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINER, AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM STORAGE CADINETS OF ALL FOOD DISPLAY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS, AND GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362451

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY/MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. OBSERVED SOME CRACKS AND CEVICES IN THE WALL UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2360208

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114(A,B,C,D,E,F:1&2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AND AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZES AT A PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE AROUND THE ICE SLOT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED A BLOCK OF WOOD UNDER THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD BLOCK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATION AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE WOK STATION AND IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY/MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GARBAGE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND LOCATED AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. OBSERVED SOME CRACKS AND CEVICES IN THE WALL UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252978

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

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

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD BEING HELD ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE SOLD DISGARDED, OR CONSUMED DATE ON ALL PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET TABLES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN., INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS IN REAR COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252587

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(n) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCREDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD BEING HELD ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE SOLD,DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED DATE ON ALL PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 7-101.11 OBSERVED SMALL BAGS OF RODENT PALLETS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER/NOT LABELED IN CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.7-38-015. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINETS UNDER HOT/COLD FOOD HOLDING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ SANITIZE AREA, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET TABLES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL THE INSIDE OF THE CABINETS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR HANDLES LOOSE AND SPRAYER NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS IN REAR COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176585

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING SERVICE. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM STORED IN A FREEZER THAT IS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROPER SNEEZE GUARD FOR SELF-SERVE ICE CREAM TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER REMOVED SELF SERVER ICE CREAM FREEZER FROM AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILLS, WOKS,OVEN,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THE REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, STEAMER, ALL CABINETS UNDER FOOD DISPLAY/SERVICE TABLE AND TRAVEL CARTS. ALSO REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM ON ALL THE EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER AND PREVENT BREEDING SITE FOR PESTS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2095217

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2095216

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES AT DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DISHWASHING AREAS, AND MUST ELIMINATE ROACHES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1990008

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM STORED IN A FREEZER THAT IS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AND AN ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN A DIPPER WELL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM CANNOT BE DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE ICE CREAM FREEZER FROM THE DESSERT AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN THE PREP AREA FLOOR DRY. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE METAL COVERING THE WALK-IN COOLER CEILING CHIPPING AND FLAKING ABOVE OPEN FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 40

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

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770644

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED WOK STATION WITH MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1764125

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT BUFFET · 2531 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546418 DATED 5/26/2015, 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NOZZLES ON DRINK FOUNTAIN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED WOK STATION WITH MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A STRAINER USED TO CATCH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PROPER FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

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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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