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 (28 inspections)

• Out of Business — Tue Jul 20 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Apr 03 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Wed Mar 27 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Jun 12 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Jun 05 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Jul 18 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Jul 11 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Thu Jul 07 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Fri Feb 26 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Fri Feb 19 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Sep 29 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Wed Mar 25 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Tue Mar 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Fri Mar 20 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Wed Mar 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Tue Nov 04 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Mon Oct 27 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Mon Oct 20 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Thu Jun 05 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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 — Wed Apr 30 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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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