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OLD COUNTRY BUFFET

7601 S CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049890

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO AVE

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

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631788

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO 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: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BEVERAGE STATION ICE SHOOT WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE SHOOT AT THE BEVERAGE STATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND FLOOR TILE GROUT MISSING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAINS AND NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT AND FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516686

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO 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: OBSERVED THE NORTH SODA DIET COKE AND COKE FOUNTAIN HEADS LEAKING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SODA HEADS REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MILK DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, AND THE SODA DRIP TRAYS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOOTHS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516555

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO 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: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOPS, OVENS, PROOFERS, AND CLEAN FRYER DOORS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRONT CABINETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516463

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO 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: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOPS/OVENS, PROOFER AND FRYER DOORS. CLEAN INTERIOR ALL FRONT CABINETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1412216

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO 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 THE SNEEZE GUARDS IN THE SELF SERVE BUFFET AREA NOT ADEQUATELY COVERING AND PROTECTING THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS WITH SHIELDS ON THE TOP AND SIDES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION, ELEMENTS, ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493892

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO 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 THE SNEEZE GUARDS IN THE SELF SERVE BUFFET AREA NOT ADEQUATELY COVERING AND PROTECTING THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS WITH SHIELDS ON THE TOP AND SIDES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION, ELEMENTS, ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493576

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1493336 DATED 08-06-14 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. 29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1115236 DATED APRIL 18, 2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE). MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND THE WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. 35-MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING TILES AND BOXES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATON 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE SNEEZE GUARDS IN THE SELF SERVE BUFFET AREA NOT ADEQUATELY COVERING AND PROTECTING THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS WITH SHIELDS ON THE TOP AND SIDES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION, ELEMENTS, ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA LEAKING AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493336

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO AVE

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 FROM REPORT #1115236 DATED APRIL 18, 2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE). MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND THE WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. 35-MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE SNEEZE GUARDS IN THE SELF SERVE BUFFET AREA NOT ADEQUATELY COVERING AND PROTECTING THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS WITH SHIELDS ON THE TOP AND SIDES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION, ELEMENTS, ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA LEAKING AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473370

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO 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: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE). FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND THE WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE CONNECTION ON THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473367

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND 2 WALK IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. MEAT WALK IN COOLER (47.8F PER MY THERMOMETER AND 49F PER COOLER'S THERMOMETER); PREP WALK IN COOLER AIR TEMP. 55.5F (PER MY THERMOMETER AND 60F PER COOLERS). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 45.1F-72.6F AND INCLUDED BEEF ROUNDS, CHICKEN, RICE, CHEESE, COOKED PASTA, HAM, PIZZAS, BLACK EYED PEAS AND RIBS. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE). FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND THE WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE CONNECTION ON THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1115236

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 7601 S CICERO AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP AND IN USE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (0PPM-QUATERNARY AMMONIUM WITH A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 140F). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK WITH THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AND WATER TEMPERATURE AND ADEQUATELY SANITIZE THE UTENSILS ON THE DRAINBOARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE ON SITE DURING THE HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE). FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF COOLERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND THE WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE CONNECTION ON THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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.

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How results compare in ZIP 60652

97 of 136 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 21794.

Food Inspections

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