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NEW BUFFET CASTLE

3326 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522956

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT 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-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532237

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE FELL OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1527730,DATED:03/11/2015. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE VIOLATION(S). 16 FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED,#18 OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AT FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE CRACKS/CREVICES UNDER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE, ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,INTERIOR CABINETS AT BUFFET TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC.AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528109

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALL ONTO THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP,DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PLUMBING PROBLEM AND HAVE ALL AFFECTED AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO RE-OPENING FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1527730,DATED:03/11/2015. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE VIOLATION(S). 16 FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FLY STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 03/18/2015 PLEASE NOTE:UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION ICE MACHINE WITH CONTINUOUS BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IS BEING USED AT THIS TIME. 18 OBSERVED (2) LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CLUTTERED SIDE EAST WALL OF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. 03/18/2015 PLEASE NOTE: UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION ADDITIONAL LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED (INFANT/ADULT) THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,APPROXIMATELY (2) LIVE INFANT ROACHES CRAWLING ON SHELVINGS,APPROXIMATELY (20) INFANT/ADULT LIVE ROAHES ON ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS DIRECTLY BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA AND APPROXIMATELY (3) LIVE ADULT ROACHES ON PIPES NEAR THE KITCHEN HOOD AND (1)LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AREAS,APPROXIMATELY (3) LIVE ADULT ROACHES CRAWLING UPWARD ON PIPE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 40 DEAD ROACHES ON KITCHEN FLOORS AND APPROXIMATELY (2) LIVE (INFANT/ADULT) ROACHES STILL MOVING BUT DYING ON SHELVING BENEATH THE BROCCOLI PREP-TABLE. PLEASE NOTE:ADDITIONAL,TIME 2 (DAYS) WAS GIVEN TO BUSINESS OPERATOR TO CORRECT PEST PROBLEM AND OTHER SERIOUS VIOLATIONS AS NOTED IN THE INSPECTION REPORT AND STILL NON-COMPLIANCE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED ALSO,UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A CURRENT IDPH COPY OF LICENSE AND MAINTAIN. 24 DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER OVER FLOWING ONTO FLOOR,SLOW DRAINING INTO OPEN SITE DRAIN,SINK NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030 03/18/2015. PLEASE NOTE: UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION PLUMBING IS CLOGGED,CAUSING WASTE WATER BACK-UP ON TO SAID AREAS NOTED . INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: SEE ABOVE VIOLATION#14.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE ABOVE VIOLATION#14.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: SEE ABOVE VIOLATION#14.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,ALL COOLERS,WOK-STATION AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,INTERIOR CABINETS AT BUFFET TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC.AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP STATION REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREAS NOT ON KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527730

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT 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: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FLY STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED (2) LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CLUTTERED SIDE EAST WALL OF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND.ALSO,GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS MISSING LID AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP LID AND ON GROUNDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LID TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER OVER FLOWING ONTO FLOOR,SLOW DRAINING INTO OPEN SITE DRAIN,SINK NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,ALL COOLERS,WOK-STATION AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,INTERIOR CABINETS AT BUFFET TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC.AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP STATION REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREAS NOT ON KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501475

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501241

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497988

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 06/05/2014 FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW, 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK, ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINET UNDER THE GRILL IN THE SUSHI AREA, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, ALL THE CART WITH SPICES,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP FROM STOVE AREA, 35 ALL THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA ,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 37 MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD ITEMS, 38 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, 41 UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOP AREA OF BUFFET AREA SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPLACE WOOD AND SIGN WITH ADEQUATE SURFACES,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473389

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT 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: TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK, ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER,CABINET UNDER THE GRILL IN THE SUSHI AREA, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, ALL THE CART WITH SPICES,AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK,STOVE,DEEP FRYER, DISH WASHING AREA,INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA ,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD ITEMS,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459285

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT 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: TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, KITCHEN AREA,

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435068

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT 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: FOUND ROACH ACTIVITY IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA, AND HAVE PREMISES SERVICED, AND SHARED REAR HALLWAY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, KITCHEN 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
1434901

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT 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: TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, KITCHEN AREA,

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1402067

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT 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: TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, KITCHEN AREA,

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401852

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BUFFET CASTLE · 3326 W BELMONT 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC PANEL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATIONS PREVIOUSLY NOTED DATED 09/04/2013, REPORT NUMBER #1360665, 30 PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT AND READY TO COOK FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. 32 MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. 33 : INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK, ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER,CABINET UNDER THE GRILL IN THE SUSHI AREA, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, ALL THE CART WITH SPICES,AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK,STOVE,DEEP FRYER, DISH WASHING AREA,INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. 35 ALL THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA ,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 36 LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD IN THE BUFFET DISPLAY,NOT SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS. 41 UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, KITCHEN AREA, AND HOT WATER AT SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE,

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How results compare in ZIP 60618

496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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