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Food Safety Report: Great Buffet, 2531 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, USA.

1 year ago source chicago.gov business

2531 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60608 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 15, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of live insect activity and evidence of rodent activity on site. Observed about 3 live cockroaches under the ice machine in the rear food prep area and observed about 5 rodent droppings under the low temperature dish machine about 5 rodent droppings in the rear dry storage area on the ground, and about 2 rodent droppings on the prep cooler unit top drawers. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: 3-304. 12 observed a container (being used as a scoop) inside of the container or chicken. Instructed not to store utensils directly in food and always store utensils properly. Observed a food strainer being used as a floor drain strainer under the 2 compartment sink. Instructed to remove.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 15 observed the outside garbage dumpster missing a lid. Instructed to replace the lid or replace the outside garbage dumpster. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13(b:4) observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2603143 dated 9/19/24; 37 - 3-302. 12 observed spices out of the original packaging in containers without labels containing the product names. Instructed to provide. 49 - 4-601. 11(c) observed excessive grease and food debris between and inside the refrigeration units, fryers and wok station. Observed rust on the shelves in a 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean, sanitize and remove rust. 55 - 6-501. 12 observed floors throughout with accumulated dirt, food, and grease debris. Instructed to clean. Instructed to correct previous core violations. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

Source: chicago.gov

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