Food Safety Report: Buffet City, 7010 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60629 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 25, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed 2 ice machines located near the dishwash area with a build-up of black and pink slime substance with ice cubes stored underneath in ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice scooper being stored improperly on the top of the ice bin. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between usage.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in prep area cooler(s). Instructed to provide inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to store properly between use.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusted surfaces on storage racks/shelving units in walk in cooler and storage areas. Instructed surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no temperature measuring device for warewashing machine. Observed broken/inoperable warewashing unit temperature measuring gauges (wash, rinse and sanitize). Instructed to correct/repair. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Instructed to remove excess ice, clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed faucets of handwashing sinks in the kitchen, dishwash area, employee washroom and handles to walk-in cooler units soiled with dirt/debris and/or an accumulation of grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed drainpipe leaking underneath hand washing sink at the grill area cooking station. Instructed to repair.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in all-gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside dumpster with missing/broken lids. Instructed to correct, replace and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors with excess water, grease and debris in the dishwash area and near the dish machine area. Instructed to detail clean.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Observed overhead vents thorughout the facility with excessive dirt/debris and dust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov