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GREAT BUFFET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GREAT BUFFET 2531 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
September 9, 2021 Complaint License #2068788
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 ROACHES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE RIM AND 3 ROACHES UNDER THE SNEEZE GUARD IN THE SELF SERVE AREA AND 10 ROACHES IN THE CEILING IN THE FRONT UNUSED PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. LAST SERVICE DATE WAS 8-24-21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINER, AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM STORAGE CADINETS OF ALL FOOD DISPLAY.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS, AND GREASE.
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections