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Buffet Castle

April 10, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH OVER 1/2 AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED . LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH DRIPPING GREASE AROUND THE RIM AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE LID. SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
code 19
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Toxic Items Properly Stored, Labeled And Used
Inspector note: FOUND IMPROPERLY APPLIED BORIC ACID INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND BAR, ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER THE DINING TABLES AND ALONG THE WALL BASE OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.
code 25
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: NO LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE,SALT,FLOUR,SUGAR,CORNSTARCH IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE SUSHI AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AN MAINTAIN. RIPPED OFF TOP CORNER SIDES OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE EXIT DOOR.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FILTER AND HOOD IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND FRONT SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALL BASE COVING MISSING PART IN THE SUSHI DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: BOTH WASHROOMS DOORS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH DOORS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WATER KEEPS ON DRIPPING ONCE THE HOT WATER HANDLE IS SHUT OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 1, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.