Buffalo Wild Wings

September 11, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS CHICKEN, BEEF, DAIRY BASE DRESSINGS, CUT LEAFY GREENS, AND SLICED TOMATOES WITHOUT MANAGER THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE 49.1 F, SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE 49.8 F, BOILED EGGS 49 F, AVOCADO SPREAD 48.5 F, WILD HONEY MUSTARD (CONTAINS EGG) 48.7 F, RANCH DRESSING 49.7, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING 51.9, CHEESECAKE SLICES 48.8, PICO DE GALLO 49.6 F, SLICED TOMATOES 48.9 F IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 594 LBS VALUED AT $1800.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: NOTED WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR 50.5 F. REFRIGERATOR SERVICED DURING INSPECTION AMBIENT AIR AT 39.0 F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED KITCHEN MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NOTED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT KITCHEN AND FRONT BAR LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NOTED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED. OBSERVED WATER OVERFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED STAINED CARPET OUTSIDE OF DINING LOBBY MECHANICAL ROOM, DIRY FLOORS AT FRONT BAR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE
code 58

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