Beijing Buffet

• resultPass w/ Conditions
• critical violations1
• last inspectedNovember 15, 2010
• address4117-4125 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago 60632

Is Beijing Buffet clean?

Beijing Buffet is currently Pass w/ Conditions from Chicago Department of Public Health, from an inspection on November 15, 2010. Inspectors wrote up 1 critical violation — the kind most directly linked to foodborne illness. On Cooked's ladder that reads mid 😬.

What did inspectors find at Beijing Buffet?

These are the violations recorded at the most recent inspection on November 15, 2010, in plain English, with the city's own wording underneath.

• ⚠️Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090 • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#363368 11/2/10 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN & ON DISH MACHINE,COLD & HOT,SODA LOWER CABINETS,DOOR HINGES OF SWING DOORS TO PREP AREAS,DOOR GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES IN LOWER CABINETS,MOTORS OF COOLERS ALSO STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE A LIGHT BLUE UNKNOWN POWDER SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF LOWER CABINETS AT HOT & COLD &SODA SERVING LINES.FRONT INTERIOR ,REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST REMOVE POWDER SUBSTANCE & DEAD ROACHES,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/15/10.VIOLATION IS BEING CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.critical
  Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090 • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#363368 11/2/10 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN & ON DISH MACHINE,COLD & HOT,SODA LOWER CABINETS,DOOR HINGES OF SWING DOORS TO PREP AREAS,DOOR GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES IN LOWER CABINETS,MOTORS OF COOLERS ALSO STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE A LIGHT BLUE UNKNOWN POWDER SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF LOWER CABINETS AT HOT & COLD &SODA SERVING LINES.FRONT INTERIOR ,REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST REMOVE POWDER SUBSTANCE & DEAD ROACHES,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/15/10.VIOLATION IS BEING CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
• ☠️toxic items stored near food
  No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
• ⚠️Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
  Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED BOOTH BASES,DAMAGED WALL OUTLETS IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR HANDLES,SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,CARD BOARD,RUSTY SHELVES IN 3-DOOR COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,DOOR CLOSING.
  Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED BOOTH BASES,DAMAGED WALL OUTLETS IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR HANDLES,SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,CARD BOARD,RUSTY SHELVES IN 3-DOOR COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,DOOR CLOSING.
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,FAUCET HANDLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.PIPES,ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,HOT & COLD STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,HOOD,VENTS,ALL HAND SINKS,DISH RACKS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR MASSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD & GREASE.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
  Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR MASSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD & GREASE.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WAIT STATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS,MISSING WALL BASES AT WALK IN COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS,CHAIR & EQUIPMENT STORAGE,MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITTY.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
  Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WAIT STATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS,MISSING WALL BASES AT WALK IN COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS,CHAIR & EQUIPMENT STORAGE,MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITTY.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
• ⚠️Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
  Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM TOILET ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM.
• ⚠️Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
  Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

When was Beijing Buffet last inspected?

Beijing Buffet has 4 inspections on record going back to November 2, 2010.

Beijing Buffet vs Brighton Park

Brighton Park runs 64% clean across 402 tracked restaurants — 254 clean, 80 mid, 66 cooked.

Against the 402 spots Cooked tracks in Brighton Park, this one comes out cleaner than 23% of them.

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How Chicago grades restaurants

Chicago does not use letter grades. Every inspection ends in one of three official results: Pass, Pass with Conditions, or Fail. Pass with Conditions means violations were found but corrected on the spot or under a deadline — the restaurant is open, with homework. A Fail means serious violations went uncorrected, and it usually brings a re-inspection within days. Chicago also flags “priority” violations, the ones most likely to actually make someone sick. Cooked reads Pass as clean, Pass with Conditions as mid, and Fail as cooked, and shows the itemized violations behind each result.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health via Chicago Data Portal. Cooked refreshes this data daily — this listing's most recent inspection is dated November 15, 2010. Inspection results describe one moment in a kitchen's life, not a permanent verdict.