Great Buffet

April 25, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MAANGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MAANGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK, BROWN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 5 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 90.5F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 21
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER AND IN BETWEEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON A UNIT THAT IS LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.13 OBSERVED A WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 4, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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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