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BUFFET CITY

7010 S PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635066

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFET CITY · 7010 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS UNDER STEAM TABLES. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS (ROACHES) AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHT OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN THE POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

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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
1516360

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFET CITY · 7010 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516348

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFET CITY · 7010 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES, AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTIVE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER REAR PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, COOLERS, AND COOLER RUNNER'S.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ DRY MOP.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, PREMISES HAS PAID RECEIPT FROM SERV-SAFE FOOD HANDLERS DATE 7,1/2015 COMFIRMATION #3351379.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FROM REPORT 1532716 DATE 4/8/15.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516306

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFET CITY · 7010 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN LOWER CABINET IN THE REAR GRILL COLD HOLDING CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER CABINETS NOT CLEAN AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516245

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFET CITY · 7010 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532716

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFET CITY · 7010 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO LARGE ICE MACHINES WITH PINK AND BROWN SLIME ON THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 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 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRESH GRILL COLD HOLDING UNIT CABINET, AND ROOF ROOM IN SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, HAVE PEST CONTROL OUT FOR SREVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK FOR THE RICE IN REAR STORAGE, NEXT TO FRYER PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT STORAGE CABINETS UNDER HOT/COLD HOLDING UNITS, REAR STORAGE RACK FOR THE #10 CANS, INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, SLICERS, AND #10 CAN OPENER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER THRU OUT THE PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REMOVE ALL DUST ABOVE EXIT /ENTRANCE DOOR TO KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT POT SINK USING CAP TOPS,AND AT SAME SINK THE 1ST NOZZEL LEAKING AT BASE OF FACUET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE. REAR DISH WASHING AREA HANDSINK LEAKING AT THE P-TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO 2 COMP. PREP SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE AT THE 2ND COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER ALL COLD/HOT FOOD STORAGE CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING IN THESE UNITS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1474051

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFET CITY · 7010 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED PREMISES HAS PEST CONTROL OUT ON THE 18TH, AND 24TH THE PEST CONTROL WILL MONITOR WEEKLY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AT GRILL AREA , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANIDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA, DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.

  • 35

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

  • 37

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473803

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFET CITY · 7010 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER COLD HOLDING IN POOR REPAIR, NEED TO REMOVE/OR REPLACE. RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER CHAR GRILL AREA NEED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FAN GUARD COVER REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN INTERIOROF ALL COOLERS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES,#10 CAN OPENER, SLICER, ALSO DEFROST BOX FREEZER. ALSO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM INSIDE CABINETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN HOODS, FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION FROM REPORT 1307486 DATE 9/3/2014.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER OBSERVED IN SUSHI, REAR PREP, AND DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS, OBSERVED SOMETHING INSIDE SHIELDS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WEST WALL IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM PEELING PAINT NEED TO REPAIR. FROM REPORT 1307486 DATE 6/3/2014.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR EMPLOYEES NOT SELF CLOSING, NEED TO ADD DOOR CHECK MAKE SELF CLOSING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK LEAKING AT NOZZLE AND EMPLOYEES RESTROOM HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307486

Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFET CITY · 7010 S PULASKI RD

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: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: HOOD, FILTERS, THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOORS IN THE WALKIN FREEZERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WEST WALL IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM HAS SOME PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT ALL THE WALLS IN THERE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FAUCET AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYS WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE WATER IS ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

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