BUFFALO WILD WINGS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE REAR COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT HOT WATER; WATER TEMPERATURE IS AT 87.0 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING WINGS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (TO-GO BOXES) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXPO LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN GLASS AND OLD SPILLS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN BEER COOLER IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND THE FAUCET HANDLE ON THE LEFT SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE RIGHT HANDWASH SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS CURRENTLY TAPED OFF AND NOT BEING USED; CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO USE THE LEFT HANDWASH SINK THAT IS OPERABLE AND PROVIDES HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, UNDERNEATH THE WING FRYERS IN THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WING WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, UNDERNEATH THE WING FRYERS IN THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WING WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.