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Yummy Buffet

May 7, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WHICH IS ALSO USED BY THE STAFF. MENS WASHROOM HOT WATER NOTED AT A MAXIMUM OF 92.1 AT ONE WASH BOWL AND 87.3F AT THE OTHER. THE WOMEN'S WASHBOWLS AT 93.2F AND 56.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHROOM WASHBOWLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: OBSERVED ANIMAL ORIGIN RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN A COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER DIRECTLY OVER COOKED NOODLES. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. NOODLES DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 15
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN. 40 TO 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. 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: BROKEN HANDLE ON THE RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS WOK LINE AND BROKEN LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE. • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BUCKETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IE: POTATOES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS. • TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH MACHINE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-22-24 REPORT #2588739 NOT CORRECTED.#49--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 29, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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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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