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THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN

222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ · Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN on .

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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
2547019

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362995

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIIFICATED POSTED ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE ON SITE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO ALLERGY TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGY TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290769

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE CHICKEN BEING COOKED AND HANDLED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: USING DISPOSABLE SMALL CUPS AS A SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FLOUR SIFTER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES STICKING OUT AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213516

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201176

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE DUE TO PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNATION NO CITATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO IDENTIFICATION, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED/ AVAILABLE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE IDENTIFICATION AVAILABLE FOR THE INSPECTOR. PREMISES MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCF FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( CHICKEN,EGGS,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(F) NOEMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(B) OBSERVED APPROX CASE AND HALF( 60-LBS) OF EGGS INSIDE COOLER , ( EMPLOYEES STATED SINCE FRIDAY-(8-17). IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.6F,50.F, 60.F. INSTRUCTED THAT TCF FOODS MUST BE MAINTAIN AT 41.F OR BELOW.EGGS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 45.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF APPROX 2-LBS COLE SLAW INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F. INSRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCF FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARED AT COST APPROX $10.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.8F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THAT 41.F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT, (QUATERNARY TEST PAPER KIT) FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PROPRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED -7-38-005

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159398

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT FACADE OF RESTAURANT STILL UNDER LIGHT CONSTRUCTION: SOME PATCHES OF THE BRICK WALL ARE STILL BEING GROUTED AND PAINTED. MUST COMPLETE FACADE WALL COATING.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151088

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2589047.

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