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THE BAR ON BUENA

910 W BUENA AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106906

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE UNEVEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106883

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

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-27-2012,REPORT#1198582 # 32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. RAW WOOD USE TO MOUNT FRY SLICER MUST BE SEALED. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN CLEAN STORED DISHES AND CUSTOMERS AT BAR. #34-OPEN FLOOR UNDER PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN GAPS, POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ALL OPEN HOLES, GAPS, SEAMS SEALED. FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- WOODEN BLINDS AT FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN LID AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED AT BASEMENT AREA ,INSIDE THE EAST STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO OPENED FOOD, FOODS IS PROTECTED WIT LIDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE UNEVEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106871

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

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: WASTE WATER ON FLOOR NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT UNDER WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, BY THE SUMP PUMP, AND BY THE BOXES. WATER IS BLACK WITH SURFACE OF WHITE AND BLACK SOLID MOLD. ALSO WATER IS SEEPING FROM WEST WALLS BY WASTE DRAIN PIPE. STRONG FOUL ODOR OF SEWAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELVATE ALL WOOD AND BOXES 6"OFF THE FLOOR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA,UNDER AND ON TOP THE WOOD( TWO BY FOUR) AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT.UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. ELEVATED ITEMS NEED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-27-2012,REPORT#1198582 # 32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. RAW WOOD USE TO MOUNT FRY SLICER MUST BE SEALED. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN CLEAN STORED DISHES AND CUSTOMERS AT BAR. #34-OPEN FLOOR UNDER PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN GAPS, POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ALL OPEN HOLES, GAPS, SEAMS SEALED. FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- WOODEN BLINDS AT FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN LID AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED AT BASEMENT AREA ,INSIDE THE EAST STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO OPENED FOOD, FOODS IS PROTECTED WIT LIDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT, ARE STORED UNDER THE WASTE PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE UNEVEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198582

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE

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 VISIBLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. RAW WOOD USE TO MOUNT FRY SLICER MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN CLEAN STORED DISHES AND CUSTOMERS AT BAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OPEN FLOOR UNDER PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN GAPS, POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ALL OPEN HOLES, GAPS, SEAMS SEALED. LID FOR BAR ICE BIN MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR WHEN NOT IN USE. FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WOODEN BLINDS AT FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS AND AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOZZLE ON EXPOSED HAND SINK EXTENDS TOO FAR IN VARIOUS POSITIONS SPLASHING WATER ONTO FLOOR AROUND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NOZZLE WITH PROPER LENGTH OF NOZZLE SO NOT TO CAUSE CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE TWO DOOR LINE COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Tag RemovalPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277661

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE

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

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT BACK DOOR

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT AREA,KEEP AREA DRY.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER DEEP FRYER,AND BAR AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND BAR AREA.FAUCET AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE FROM WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS,OUTSIDE

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277575

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BAR ON BUENA · 910 W BUENA AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING WHERE WATER IS MADE.EXCESS RUST ON SURFACE OF INTERIOR WALL PANELS(BOTTOM PART OF ICE MACHINE).TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE ICE.BUY ICE BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE,KEEP A RECEIPTS.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED(FAX #312-7464240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62501-16

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT BACK DOOR

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT AREA,KEEP AREA DRY.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER DEEP FRYER,AND BAR AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND BAR AREA.FAUCET AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE FROM WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS,OUTSIDE.

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