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Buffet City

April 7, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA: 3LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 44.7F, 5LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 54.5F AND 8LBS OF RAW PORK STEAK AT 48.7F AND AT THE SELF SERVE COLD STATION: 6LBS OF RAW STEAK AT 50.5F, 5LBS OF RAW PORK STEAK AT 51.4F AND 3LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 45.8F. NOTED TCS FOOD WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL WEIGHT 30LBS AT $365. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F, SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOODS AS NOTED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANGAER NOT TO USE. COOLER HELD/ TAGGED FOR INSPECTION UNTIL IT MAINTAIN THE PROPER INTERNAL TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
code 33
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN CRABS THAWING OUT ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE MUST PROPERLY THAW FOOD ITEMS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER.
code 35
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS UNDER STEAM TABLES. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS (ROACHES) AND DEBRIS.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ACCESS TO FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHT OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN THE POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 4, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 6 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.

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