Buffalo Wild Wings

April 28, 2022 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 62.6F AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 94.1F HAND SINK IN FAMILY BATHROOM 2ND FLOOR. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 92.4F AT HAND SINK LOCATED 2ND FLOOR WAITER/REGISTER AREA. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. NO PAPER TOWELS WERE FOUND AT HAND SINK LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR WAITER STATION. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
    code 10Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 2Priority
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASHGUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL. • OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 48
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH CARD BOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
    code 55
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/21/2021, REPORT #2500516. #49-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND OVEN UNIT) IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #55NOTED BLACK SLIM SUBSTANCE WALL AND ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -#57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 60
  • Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
    Inspector note: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 4/21/2021, REPORT #2500516. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 21, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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