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BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR (AKA: BUFFALO WILD WINGS) 1832 N CLYBOURN AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
June 28, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2233277
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-901.11: HANGED CLEAN UTENSILS FOR AIR-DRY AT SOUTH WALL ACROSS FROM LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE ARE TOO LOW TO FLOOR. MUST RELOCATE TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: REPAIR HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN, NOT EASILY OPERATING.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WE OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR AT MAIN BAR FIRST FLOOR. ONCE THE WATER IS TURNED ON AT FAUCETS(HANDWASHING,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ETC) FLOOR DRAINS OVERFLOWING(ONE FLOOR DRAIN IN THAT LOCATION,UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS. A PLUMBER WAS CALLED AT 11:50AM BY THE MANAGER.PROBLEM REPAIRED BY THE MANAGER AT 12:20PM. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12: CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. WALLS IN DISHROOM WITH EXCESS GRIMES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA,REPLACE. BROKEN GROUT AT REPAIRED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM, REPAIR
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA,REPLACE. BROKEN GROUT AT REPAIRED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM, REPAIR
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.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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