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BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN

4619 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645210

Location recorded for this inspection · BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 4619 N WESTERN 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-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641958

Location recorded for this inspection · BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 4619 N WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641608

Location recorded for this inspection · BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 4619 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES ONLY HAS 1 PEST INSPECTION REPORT FROM MAY 2026 PROVIDED IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS PER YEAR IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE EAST WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2629526 ON 1/9/26 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AND THE INNER LINING OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 51 - OBSERVED PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629526

Location recorded for this inspection · BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 4619 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND CORN MEAL) IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON PREP TABLES AND BEING USED AS A LINER IN PREP COOLERS AND ON SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AND THE INNER LINING OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612831

Location recorded for this inspection · BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 4619 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15--OBSERVED REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19--OBSERVED DAMAGED SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612381

Location recorded for this inspection · BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 4619 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED;OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.LID/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO,THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587904

Location recorded for this inspection · BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 4619 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED STORING AN UNUSED BAKING MIXER EQUIPMENT AND A BROKEN,UNUSED CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY MENTIONED ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND PEELING DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575445

Location recorded for this inspection · BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN · 4619 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND STOVE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOASTER OVEN WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHTLY BENT LID FOR OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A MORE TIGHT FITTING LID.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINK AND ALL UNNECESSSARY ITEMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON AIR VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2906166.

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