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OLD COUNTRY BUFFET

6125 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

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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
1937968

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN AVE

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

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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506535

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN 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: Cutting boards that deep cuts in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around i compartment sink, prep line in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving in rear kitchen meat prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage kitchen shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors under 3 compartment sink, and under dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors by hot water heater closet not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506433

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN 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: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, walk in freezer shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. rear kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving in dry goods storage room that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in freezer shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), kitchen prep area storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, storage shelving in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Dry storage room(Dry goods area)shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices)).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaing(Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area, rear dry goods storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Broken/damaged floor tiles by 3 compartment sink, front exit door, and rear exit door, shall be repaired/replaced. Missing floor tile grout in kitchen prep area by 3 compartment sink, and dish machine areas, shall be re-grout.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged, missing wall tiles by dish machine area, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shield in rear kitchen area by dish machine area, shall be provided.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506312

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, walk in freezer shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. rear kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving in dry goods storage room that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, pop dispensing nozzles not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in freezer shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), kitchen prep area storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, storage shelving in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Dry storage room(Dry goods area)shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving in cooks prep line not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area, rear dry goods storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners),floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Pipe in rear storage area by hot water heater area was leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418572

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN 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: MUST MAINTAIN DESSERT AREA SNEEZE GUARDS SO AT TO BE PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES(CAKE, PIES AND COOKIE AREAS).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE PANEL CHUTE AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM AREA. OBSERVED SLIGHT GRIME BUILD UP AT THE CORNERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR PANEL INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR WAY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE DISH ROOM AREA, UNDER UPRIGHT RACKS ACROSS THE DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE MAIN HOT COOKING LINE SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT SERVICE DESSERT AREA TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND SPLASHES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENT COVERS AT THE EXHAUST CANOPY IN MAIN REAR HOT LINE COOKING AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418431

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN 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: MUST MAINTAIN DESSERT AREA SNEEZE GUARDS SO AT TO BE PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES(CAKE, PIES AND COOKIE AREAS).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE PANEL CHUTE AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM AREA. OBSERVED SLIGHT GRIME BUILD UP AT THE CORNERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR PANEL INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR WAY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE DISH ROOM AREA, UNDER UPRIGHT RACKS ACROSS THE DISH MACHINE AND AROUNF THE MOP SINK AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE MAIN HOT COOKING LINE SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH ANS EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT SERVICE DESSERT AREA TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND SPLASHES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENT COVERS AT THE EXHAUST CANOPY IN MAIN REAR HOT LINE COOKING AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434774

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL EATING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SPOONS, FORKS, AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED AT RACKS WHICH WERE WAITING TO BE TAKEN OUT FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREAS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASH STAINS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AREA

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418223

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND DISH MACHINE OFF. MANAGEMENT STATED IT WAS NOT WORKING AND THEY WERE WAITING FOR TECHNICIAN TO ARRIVE TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE. TECHINICAN WAS NOT ABLE TO FIX DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME. PREMISES GIVEN 48 HOURS CORRECT VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO SET-UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THIS TIME.

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO WATER ON PREMISES. AT 245PM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 66.0F TO 69F THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. PREMISES MUST ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. TECHINICIAN WAS CALLED AND ARRIVED AT 320PM. HOT WATER RETURNED TO PREMISES AT 343PM. CDI CRITICAL CITATION.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL EATING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SPOONS, FORKS, AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED AT RACKS WHICH WERE WAITING TO BE TAKEN OUT FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREAS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASH STAINS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AREA

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345887

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL EATING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SPOONS, FORKS, AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED AT RACKS WHICH WERE WAITING TO BE TAKEN OUT FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREAS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASH STAINS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345884

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING 3 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA AT 49.8F APPROXIMATE VALUE 7.00 DOLLARS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. WIC MAINTAINING 35.4F DURING INSPECTION. ALSO FOUND ON A PREP TABLE COOKED BAKED POTATOES IN A SHALLOW STAINLESS STEAL PAN AT 51.8F NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE APPROXIMATE VALUE 5.00 DOLLARS 2 POUNDS OF POTATOES. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD PRODUCT LISTED ABOVE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THAT DISH MACHINE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE TURNED ON FOR USE. DUE TO THE VOLUME OF DIRTY DISHES AND UTENSILS USED AT FACILITY WHERE MAXIMUM SEATING CAPACITY IS 318 PEOPLE THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO HANDLE DIRTY DISHES PRODUCED DAILY. PREMISES GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS NO PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE OR PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHERE BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND HANDLED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL EATING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SPOONS, FORKS, AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED AT RACKS WHICH WERE WAITING TO BE TAKEN OUT FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREAS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASH STAINS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106668

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN AVE

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: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILD-UP OF FOOD AND SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106650

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD COUNTRY BUFFET · 6125 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ,PRESENTLY 0 PPM; TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED, REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 1:15PM. PROBLEM CORRECTED, AND DISH MACHINE MAINTAINS 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE,IN FRONT OF THE SAID SINK WAS A GREEN METAL SHELF(THREE LAYER)WITH POT AND PANS ON IT AND CARTS WITH CLEAN DISHES IN IT,UNABLE TO SEE THE SINK.UPON MY REQUEST METAL SHELF AND CARTS WERE REMOVED BY THE MANAGER ON DUTY.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE/SERVING:ICE. OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER OF COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER IN SERVING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE.ALSO INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS A BUILD-UP OF YELLOW AND BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE DISPENSERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, COOKED VEGETABLES, ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHENEVER FOODS ARE HANDLED. CURRENTLY ONLY 1 CERTIFICATE POSTED. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-19-12, REPORT#1300995 #33-FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE WITH SLIME BUILD-UP, COOKING EQUIPMENT WHEELS, PIPES AND PREP TABLE LEGS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, BEVERAGE COUNTER TOP (DINING AREA) WITH DUST AND DRIED SYRUP BUILD-UP. #34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, FLOORS INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN REAR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, MUST CLEAN AND RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PANTRY WALK-IN COOLER. #34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND DISH WASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA. #38-NOTED BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (LEAKING AND MISSING COVER). INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE #41- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NO LABEL PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TH DOOR OD WALK-IN COOLER #2;NEED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FRESH AND ENCRUSTED BLOOD ON FLOOR INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER(#3),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILD-UP OF FOOD AND SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29

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How results compare in ZIP 60659

206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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