Public record information on Chicago Health Inspections for Budlong Hot Chicken located at 1008 W Armitage Ave.


BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN

1008 W ARMITAGE AVE , CHICAGO, IL, 60614


Inspection ID: 2595449. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 05/30/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRCUETD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Inspection ID: 2594647. Canvass performed on 05/15/2024, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRCUETD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2575204 ON 5/1/2023. #38. NOTED THE FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER AND INNER DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF BOTH DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL ON THE OUTER DOOR. #39 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN PITCHERS BREAD MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE PIPING TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT OR MOVE STORED BREAD. #45 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. #49. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE FREEZER SHELVES. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. #55 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. #56 MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection ID: 2575204. License performed on 05/01/2023, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED THE FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER AND INNER DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF BOTH DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE OUTER DOOR. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN PITCHERS.----BREAD MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE PIPING TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT OR MOVE STORED BREAD. | 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.---MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AT THE STEAM TABLE. | 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AT THE SHELVING ON THE MOP SINK, OR ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. | 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE FREEZER SHELVES.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED RAW WOODEN LEDGE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK AND RAW WOOD DOORWAY THRESHOLD TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO RAW WOOD WALL AT THE FRONT COUNTER BEVERAGE DISPENSING WITH OPEN CREVICES IN WALL. MUST SEAL ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILES ON THE WEST AND NORTH SIDES OF THE MAIN KITCHEN.----HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE THE BREAD STORAGE---OPEN SEAM/CREVICE IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.----OPEN SEAMS/CREVICE IN THE BASEBOARD COVING IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/SEAL ALL OPENINGS/HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE UNATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE HIRING OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATES.

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