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OLD COUNTRY BUFFET

6560 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60707

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2464209

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932717

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL,

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932244

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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 GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING, LIDS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE BUILD ON CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-020

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, ATTACHED DRAIN STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR, AND LEAK UNDER ALL COMPARTMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/30/2015, REPORT #1522505, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BUFFET HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNIT IN DINING AREA, COUNTER TOP WITH HEAVY DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN DINING AND DESSERT AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL (3) WALK-IN COOLERS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND DESSERT AREA, THROUGHOUT PREMISES, 35 NOTED WALLS NEXT TO MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BIG HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH BLACK SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND DISHWASHER.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS. 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CARVING PREP AREA IN DINING AREA.-------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DESSERT PREP/SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VENTS NOT CLEAN FRONT COOKING AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK BY FRONT COOKING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, LEAK AT WATER FAUCET BY COFFEE STATION, FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE IN DESSERT STATION IN POOR, LEAKING AND LOW WATER PRESSURE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN BETTER MAINTAIN,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORAGE CLOSET FRONT AREA OF STORE CLUTTERED, NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522505

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BUFFET HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNIT IN DINING AREA, COUNTER TOP WITH HEAVY DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN DINING AND DESSERT AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL (3) WALK-IN COOLERS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND DESSERT AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALLS NEXT TO MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BIG HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH BLACK SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND DISHWASHER.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURE MUST BE SHIELDED IN HOOD ABOVE STEAMER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CARVERY PREP AREA IN DINING AREA.-------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DESSERT PREP/SERVICE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516200

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BUFFET HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNIT IN DINING AREA, COUNTER TOP WITH HEAVY DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN DINING AND DESSERT AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL (3) WALK-IN COOLERS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND DESSERT AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALLS NEXT TO MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BIG HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH BLACK SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND DISHWASHER.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURE MUST BE SHIELDED IN HOOD ABOVE STEAMER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CARVERY PREP AREA IN DINING AREA.-------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DESSERT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459959

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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 RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINSH AND KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT NEED MAJOR DETAIL CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,OVENS,GRILL,STORAGE SHELVINGS,BENEATH-INTERIORS OF ALL CABINETS AT BUFFET AREAS,FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,ROLLING CARTS FOR TRASH CANS ETC,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,DISHROOM AREAS AND REAR CLOSETS UNDER AND AROUND AND BETWEEN ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS ALONG BASE OF WALL AND CORNERS,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS NEED RE-GROUTING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS. WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISHMACHINE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE PANTRY WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE GRILL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER FOR CUSTOMER BUFFET AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES ,ORGANIZE REMAING ITEMS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459674

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISH ROOMS,CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOOR THERESHOLD IS LOOSE MUST REPAIR,MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINSH AND KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT NEED MAJOR DETAIL CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,OVENS,GRILL,STORAGE SHELVINGS,BENEATH-INTERIORS OF ALL CABINETS AT BUFFET AREAS,FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,ROLLING CARTS FOR TRASH CANS ETC,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,DISHROOM AREAS AND REAR CLOSETS UNDER AND AROUND AND BETWEEN ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS ALONG BASE OF WALL AND CORNERS,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS NEED RE-GROUTING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS. WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISHMACHINE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE PANTRY WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE GRILL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 4 COMP SINK AND AT THE 1 COMP SINK NEXT DISHMACHINE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER FOR CUSTOMER BUFFET AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES ,ORGANIZE REMAING ITEMS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326535

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET HANDLE AT FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THREADS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN VENTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326363

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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: FRONT DOOR OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS 1/2 INCH.NEEDS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. THE EXIT DOOR HAS 1/2 GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #33 Exhaust hood and filters, can openers, interior of ice machine, storage cabinets food display, utensils, sinks and cooking Floor along wallbase, dining area, behind equipment and rear prep area not cleaned.34 Instructed to detail clean daily and carpet. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.35 Stainless steel panels and corners in kitchen and walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to reseal panels. Wall tiled and coving not maintained. THE FRONT ICE AND SODA POP IS CLEAN AND SANITIZED MAY USE NOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE PUMP WITH RACKS AND GARDEN HOSE STORED NEXT TO WAFFLE IRONS AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE GARDEN HOSE AND GREASE PUMP FROM THE AREAS MENTIONED. ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS POTS,PANS THAT ARE STORED ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED/INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVES,OVEN RACKS IN WALK IN UNIT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT MANUAL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS ETC

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, BAKERY,UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING FLOOR VERY WET

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET HANDLE AT FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THREADS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN VENTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326342

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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: FRONT DOOR OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS 1/2 INCH.NEEDS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. THE EXIT DOOR HAS 1/2 GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #33 Exhaust hood and filters, can openers, interior of ice machine, storage cabinets food display, utensils, sinks and cooking Floor along wallbase, dining area, behind equipment and rear prep area not cleaned.34 Instructed to detail clean daily and carpet. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.35 Stainless steel panels and corners in kitchen and walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to reseal panels. Wall tiled and coving not maintained. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA,AND THE FRONT ICE AND SODA POP IS CLEAN AND SANITIZED MAY USE NOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE PUMP WITH RACKS AND GARDEN HOSE STORED NEXT TO WAFFLE IRONS AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE GARDEN HOSE AND GREASE PUMP FROM THE AREAS MENTIONED. ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS POTS,PANS THAT ARE STORED ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED/INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVES,OVEN RACKS IN WALK IN UNIT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPEMENT MANUAL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS ETC

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, BAKERY,UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING FLOOR VERY WET

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET HANDLE AT FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THREADS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN VENTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277354

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood and filters, can openers, interior of ice machine, storage cabinets food display, utensils, sinks and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase, dining area, behind equipment and rear prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and carpet. Floor tile not maintained around exit doors. Instructed to replace broken floor tile. Floor drains not covered. Instructed to provide covers for all drains.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Stainless steel panels and corners in kitchen and walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to reseal panels. Wall tiled and coving not maintained. Instructed to replace missing and broken tile and reseal around tiled coving. Air curtains not maintained at rear exit door. Instructed to replace air curtains. Walls in prep area around three compartment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277322

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood and filters, can openers, interior of ice machine, storage cabinets food display, utensils, sinks and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase, dining area, behind equipment and rear prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and carpet. Floor tile not maintained around exit doors. Instructed to replace broken floor tile. Floor drains not covered. Instructed to provide covers for all drains.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Stainless steel panels and corners in kitchen and walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to reseal panels. Wall tiled and coving not maintained. Instructed to replace missing and broken tile and reseal around tiled coving. Air curtains not maintained at rear exit door. Instructed to replace air curtains. Walls in prep area around three compartment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659655

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6560 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) DESSERT COOLER AT BAKERY AREA, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOKS WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, BEVERAGE COUNTER UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD AND SYRUP BUILD-UP AT DINING AREA, AND INTERIOR CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNIT AT DINING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE AREA AND SOME AT PIT AREA (DINING). FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BY DISH MACHINE AREA WITH PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BUILD-UP, WALLS THROUGHOUT (3) WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP, AND CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60707

64 of 87 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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