BUFFET CASTLE

Address: 3326 W BELMONT AVE , CHICAGO, IL 60618, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Out of Business on Jul 20, 2021

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (36 inspections)

• Out of Business — 2021-07-20 00:00:00 ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-04-03 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH P
• Fail — 2019-03-27 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH P
• Pass — 2018-06-12 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED. INSTRU
• Fail — 2018-06-05 00:00:00 () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE COLD-HOLDING REFIRGERATION UNIT ON THE LINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE INTER
• Pass — 2017-07-18 00:00:00 () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. MUST MAINTAIN SINK.
• Fail — 2017-07-11 00:00:00 () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER F
• Pass — 2016-07-07 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOUND FREEZER EXTREMELY OVER LOADED WOTH FROZEN PRODUCTS.
• Pass — 2016-02-26 00:00:00 () 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 4 NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE HAVE WORK
• Fail — 2016-02-19 00:00:00 () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2 STAINLESS STEEL TRAYS HOLDING SQUID BALLS (123F) AND A
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2015-09-29 00:00:00 () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP, READING 49-50'F, HOLDING PRODUCE AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST BE 40'F
• Pass — 2015-03-25 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2015-03-24 00:00:00 () 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE FELL OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDWASH
• Fail — 2015-03-20 00:00:00 () 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 CO
• Fail — 2015-03-11 00:00:00 () 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INT
• Pass — 2014-11-04 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2014-10-27 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2014-10-20 00:00:00 () 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 06/05/2014 FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW, 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND S
• Pass — 2014-06-05 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM
• Pass — 2014-04-30 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM

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