Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE BAR ON BUENA on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635210
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 REPLACE THE MOLDY AND BUCKLED WOODEN LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALLS, FLOOR, CEILING AND FOUNDATION TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373320
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA INADEQUATE MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PIC PUSHED GARBAGE INTO DUMPSTER VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)NO CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320881
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR CEMENT AREAS AT COOLER ENTRANCES WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320740
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: -BASEMENT FLOOR CEMENT AREAS AT COOLER ENTRANCES WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-21-19 #2320289. . #51- MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE ICE MACHINE. NOT LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.#55 WALL/DOOR ARCHWAY TO ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNEVEN EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #56- BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.#58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320289
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSONS IN CHARGE DURING A HEALTH INSPECTION MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AND BAR/DISH WASHING HAND WASHING SINKS WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE BAR/DISH WASHING HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE BAR/DISH WASHING HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND SINK WITH A METAL FOOD/BEVERAGE STRAINER INSIDE SINK. REVIEWED THE PROPER USE OF HAND WASHING SINKS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. COOKED CHICKEN, STEAK, CHORIZO, PORK AND CHEESE SAUCE ALL FOUND IN TWO DOOR COOLER WITH NO DATES. COOKED VEGETABLES NOTED WITH A DATE OF 10/18. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED 20 POUNDS DISCARDED WITH A VALUE OF $100.00. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED OR REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND FOR THE BRUNCH MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD AND PROVIDE AN ADVISORY FOR THE BRUNCH MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: BULK TORTILLA CHIPS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING WASTE WATER PIPING OVER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST ENCASE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR REMOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES FROM UNDER LINES.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN GARBAGE CAN AND DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM CLOSET STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR LEG EXTENSIONS FOR THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE NON-POROUS LEGS FOR SHELVING.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND SET WITH QUATERNARY SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, UNDER ALL SHELVING, SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER TOGO CONTAINER STORAGE IS RAW DIRT AND OTHER CEMENT AREAS AT COOLER ENTRANCES WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2244096 ON 1-4-19 NOT CORRECTED. #51- MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE ICE MACHINE. NOT LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.#55- WALL BACK SPLASH / WINDOW AT KITCHEN PREP NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WALL WITH PRESSED WOOD, EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT TE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----WALL/DOOR ARCHWAY TO ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNEVEN EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.#55- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.#56- BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.#58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2244096
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: : NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BROKEN COLD HANDLE ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE ICE MACHINE. NOT LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BACK SPLASH / WINDOW AT KITCHEN PREP NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WALL WITH PRESSED WOOD, EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT TE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.---- WALL MOUNTING FOR FRY SLICER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING WOOD AND PAINT. MUST REPAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT, BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALL/DOOR ARCHWAY TO ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNEVEN EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243535
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND FOOD WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS ACROSS FROM COOLER AND AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE ICE MACHINE. NOT LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BROKEN COLD HANDLE ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BACK SPLASH / WINDOW AT KITCHEN PREP NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WALL WITH PRESSED WOOD, EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT TE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.---- WALL MOUNTING FOR FRY SLICER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING WOOD AND PAINT. MUST REPAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT, BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALL/DOOR ARCHWAY TO ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNEVEN EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE THE COOKS GRILL.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051200
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE(BAG IN A BOX). MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050755
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FLOORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.FOUND HOLES AT BASEMENT UNDER STAIRS THAT MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST SEAL HOLES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE(BAG IN A BOX). MUST PROVIDE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED/DISPOSED. OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, WOOD, ETC. MUST CLEAN AND DECLUTTER BASEMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1776231
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA 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: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BEER WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DATAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS IN OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1425109
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA 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: BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALL ADJACENT TO PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL UNDER COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1425098
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493213
Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA 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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENTS COVERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND THE POTATO SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL SINK IN THE BATHROOM OF THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM AT 916 W. BUENA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60613
305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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