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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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151912

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: NEED TO CLEAN REAR 2 DOOR OVENS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO REPAINT WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK, AND WALL UNDER THE SILVER POWER DISPENSOR. NEED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES OVER COOKING STOVE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151243

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: CONTINUE TO CLEAN CABINETS FRONT SODA/COFFEE STATION, REAR FRYER DOORS, OVENS, ICECREAM MACHINES BOTTOM LOADERS, ALSO BOTH MILK MACHINES WATER,SODA DRIP TRAYS. EXTERIOR OF COOKING STOVES WAFFEL IRON.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONTINUE TO REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONTINUE TO REPAIR LEAKING NOZZEL AT 4TH HANDSINK LADIES ROOM, AND AT REAR 1 COMP. SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151210

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: NEED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS FRONT SODA/COFFEE STATION, REAR FRYER DOORS (GREASY) OVENS, ICE CREAM MACHINES BOTTOM LOADER,ALSO MILK MACHINES BOTH WHITE/CHOCOLATE.CLEAN MILK, WATER, SODA DRIP TRAYS. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING STOVES REAR PREP AREA. WAFFLE IRON STORED IN BAKERY STATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN LADIES ROOM, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NOZZLE LEAKING AT 4TH HAND SINK IN LADIES RESTROOM NEED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR 1 COMP.PREP SINK.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1150656

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY CHEMICAL CAGE NEED TO REMOVE RUST.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR AT ICECREAM STATION. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.NEED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT FIRST HAND SINK IN LADIES ROOM.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1150279

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.STILL SWITCHING OUT RUSTY RACKS FOR NEW RACKS ON PREMISES, FROM REPORT 167436 3/12/12.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR STILL BEING WORKED ON REMOVING STANDING WATER.FROM REPORT 167436 DATE 3/12/12.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.STILL CLEANING WALLS FROM REPORT 167436 3/12/12.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.STILL WORKING ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OVER HOT HOLDING MACHINES. FROM REPORT 167436 DATE 3/12/12.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1150267

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED SOME RUSTY COOLER RACKS IN MAIN COOLER PRODUCE COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN ALL 3 TIER TABLES IN REAR PREP AREAS CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLERS CLEAN SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR DOOR, CHICKEN AREA UNDER SINK AND DISH AREA CLEAN STORAGE AND FREEZER FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THRU OUT NEED CLEANING/ REPAINTING ALSO AT UTILITY MOP AREA, OVEN AREA WALLS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS DUSTY ASLO CLEAN SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.3 COMP. SINK 3RD. COMPARTMENT NOZZLE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491160

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN UNCLEAN CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY AREA), ALL ROLLING RACKS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR OF STOVES, FRYERS, STEAM UNITS, BISCUIT OVEN, GRILL, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINES, PREP TABLES, KNIFE RACKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS (WIRE RACKS AND GASKETS),ALL STORAGE BINS, ALL LEGS, WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING, CORDS OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME FREE OF ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME. MNISSING FLOOR GROUT, CRACKED TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REGROUT AND REPLACE ANY MISSING/CRACKED TILES. CARPET IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN AND ODOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ODORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT ALL PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. RUSTY VENTS/FILTERS FOR COOKING LINE NEED TO BE REPLACED, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 1 COMP SINK IN DESSERT REAR AREA. LEAK AT P TRAP MUST CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHES STORED IN SANITIZER MUST BE CHANGED MOR OFTEN.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
453319

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

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD NOT BEING PROTECTED AT BEVERAGE STATION. OBSERVED THE "ICEE" MACHINE DRIPPING WITH FRUIT FLIES ON MACHINE. MACHINE AND AREA IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED 10 PLUS FRUIT FLIES AT BEVERAGE STATION, 10 FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA, AND 3 IN DESSERT STATION. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR 1/4 IN. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED INSECT ACTIVITY/OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN UNCLEAN CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY AREA), ALL ROLLING RACKS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR OF STOVES, FRYERS, STEAM UNITS, BISCUIT OVEN, GRILL, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINES, PREP TABLES, KNIFE RACKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS (WIRE RACKS AND GASKETS),ALL STORAGE BINS, ALL LEGS, WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING, CORDS OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME FREE OF ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME. MNISSING FLOOR GROUT, CRACKED TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REGROUT AND REPLACE ANY MISSING/CRACKED TILES. CARPET IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN AND ODOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ODORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT ALL PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. RUSTY VENTS/FILTERS FOR COOKING LINE NEED TO BE REPLACED, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 1 COMP SINK IN DESSERT REAR AREA. LEAK AT P TRAP MUST CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHES STORED IN SANITIZER MUST BE CHANGED MOR OFTEN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
455640

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN UNCLEAN CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY AREA), ALL ROLLING RACKS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR OF STOVES, FRYERS, STEAM UNITS, BISCUIT OVEN, GRILL, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINES, PREP TABLES, KNIFE RACKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS (WIRE RACKS AND GASKETS),ALL STORAGE BINS, ALL LEGS, WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING, CORDS OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME FREE OF ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME. MNISSING FLOOR GROUT, CRACKED TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REGROUT AND REPLACE ANY MISSING/CRACKED TILES. CARPET IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN AND ODOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ODORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT ALL PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. RUSTY VENTS/FILTERS FOR COOKING LINE NEED TO BE REPLACED, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
420203

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

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE DRAIN (OVER 20) FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND IN REAR HALLWAY. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/19/10 (215309) NOT CORRECTED:33- CAN OPENER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, WAFFLE MAKERS, ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 34-FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. 35-WALLS THRU-OUT IN PREP AREAS AND ACROOS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS SPLASHES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PAINT IF NECESSARY. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN UNCLEAN CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY AREA), ALL ROLLING RACKS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR OF STOVES, FRYERS, STEAM UNITS, BISCUIT OVEN, GRILL, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINES, PREP TABLES, KNIFE RACKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS (WIRE RACKS AND GASKETS),ALL STORAGE BINS, ALL LEGS, WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING, CORDS OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME FREE OF ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT ALL PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
215309

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

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING ON ICE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. ICE VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND ICE MACHINE CLEANED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, WAFFLE MAKERS, ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THRU-OUT IN PREP AREAS AND ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, SPLASHES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, PAINT IF NECESSARY. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Local context · Chicago

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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