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GREAT BUFFET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GREAT BUFFET 2531 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
November 29, 2010 License Re-Inspection License #2068788
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINES, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING, CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST IN DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PRIVATE DINING ROOM, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS. REPLACE WALL TILE ALONG WALLBASE IN KITCHEN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND AT TWO COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE INSECTS AND DUST.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING, CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST IN DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PRIVATE DINING ROOM, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS. REPLACE WALL TILE ALONG WALLBASE IN KITCHEN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND AT TWO COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE INSECTS AND DUST.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections