Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BUFFALO WILD WINGS on .
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Canvass
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625568
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555325
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19-OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASHGUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/2/2022, REPORT #2555121.#38-OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-42-090 . CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER MINIMIZED FLY ACTIVITY BY END OF INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL SERVICE ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICE.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555121
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111-OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(a).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19-OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASHGUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13-OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH CARD BOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/21/2021, REPORT #2500516. #49-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND OVEN UNIT) IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #55NOTED BLACK SLIM SUBSTANCE WALL AND ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -#57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555004
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 62.6F AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 94.1F HAND SINK IN FAMILY BATHROOM 2ND FLOOR. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 92.4F AT HAND SINK LOCATED 2ND FLOOR WAITER/REGISTER AREA. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. NO PAPER TOWELS WERE FOUND AT HAND SINK LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR WAITER STATION. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASHGUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH CARD BOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/21/2021, REPORT #2500516. #49-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND OVEN UNIT) IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #55NOTED BLACK SLIM SUBSTANCE WALL AND ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -#57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 4/21/2021, REPORT #2500516. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500516
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED METAL PANEL INSIDE ICE BINS OF ICE MACHINES ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE THREE ON-SITE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND OVEN UNIT) IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM SMALLER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA AND POOLING ON TO SURROUNDING FLOOR WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA WITHOUT APPROVED GREASE TRAP. ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONNECTED TO ALSO HAVE A CATCH-BASIN OR BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BLACK SLIM SUBSTANCE WALL AND ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369408
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BEHIND BARS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE COOKING SIDE OF THE PREP LINE WAS CRACKED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283099
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
Recorded violations
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON MENU FOR ALL CUSTOMERS TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BARRIER TO STOP CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING SERVER AREA FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA DISPENSERS AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR, 1ST FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR SERVICE BAR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCE AND FOOD SPILLS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282686
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BURN ALL ICE AND HAVE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON MENU FOR ALL CUSTOMERS TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 OR MORE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, 2ND BAR AREA, 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BARRIER TO STOP CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING SERVER AREA FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA DISPENSERS AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR, 1ST FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR SERVICE BAR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCE AND FOOD SPILLS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159799
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
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: MUST CLEAN STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND BARS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOORS, AND FROM CONTACT SURFACES AT ALL POS (WAIT STATIONS) THROUGHOUT. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE SIDE OF THE FRYER ADJACENT TO THE WING COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FROM FLOORS BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND FROM FLOORS IN THE WALK IN WING COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION OFF KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN POS (WAIT)STATION IN 1ST FLOOR SEATING AREA. ALSO, VERY OFFENSIVE ODOR PRESENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE BETTER OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 1ST FLOOR UNDER STAIRS, AND THE AREA BETWEEN THE WING COOLER AND FRYER IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159452
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
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 APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS, ON BAR AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, DISH MACHINE ROOM, AND THE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR BARS AREAS. ALSO, ON THE WALL AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, AND INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PET CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND BARS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOORS, AND FROM CONTACT SURFACES AT ALL POS (WAIT STATIONS) THROUGHOUT. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE SIDE OF THE FRYER ADJACENT TO THE WING COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FROM FLOORS BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND FROM FLOORS IN THE WALK IN WING COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION OFF KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET IN FAMILY RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN POS (WAIT)STATION IN 1ST FLOOR SEATING AREA. ALSO, VERY OFFENSIVE ODOR PRESENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE BETTER OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 1ST FLOOR UNDER STAIRS, AND THE AREA BETWEEN THE WING COOLER AND FRYER IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050115
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE FOOD TEMPS BELOW, DURING THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN SOME AREAS FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS,
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1961154
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
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: SAUCE CONTAINERS AT MAIN PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. ALSO NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AROUND SYRUP BOXES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP, BAR, DISHWASHING AREAS AND STAIRWELL NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960604
Location recorded for this inspection · BUFFALO WILD WINGS · 513 W TAYLOR ST
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 SMALL FLIES (OVER 30) NOTED ON WALLS UNDER TVS ON 1ST FLOOR, ON CEILING, WALLS AND STORAGE BOXES ON 2ND FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE, AND ON SURFACES IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATIONS ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SAUCE CONTAINERS AT MAIN PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. ALSO NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AROUND SYRUP BOXES. ALL DUMP SINK BASINS IN BAR AREAS NOT CLEAN, OLD STRAWS, LEMONS, GARNISHES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP, BAR, DISHWASHING AREAS AND STAIRWELL NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60607
501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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