Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 8, 2026
Buddy Guy's Legends was last inspected on April 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 8, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
26 inspections on record
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found a minimal amount of unknown substance on surface if ice machine. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up kit in place kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Kit must match policy must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility with out hand soap at hand sink in rear prep area hand sink. Must obtain and maintain hand soap at hand sink in facility at all time. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility hand sink in upstairs prep area without hand drying provision (no paper towels). Informed person in charge hand drying provision are required at all time at all hand sinks in facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated with below.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed facility missing date marking for ready to eat temperature control for food safety item,chicken,fish, fish eggs, shrimp, soup, house-sauces etc. Stored inside reach in cooler located and rear prep refrigerator in rear food prep area. Informed person in charge to always date mark food items store more than 24 hours in facility with discard date and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed facility missing consumer advisory disclosure statement for food items/products offered and reminder * statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-203.11 observed facility without thermometer (temperature measuring device) for measuring (probing) hot & cold food items/ products internal temperature in facility for accuracy. Informed person in charged thermometers are required for measuring food accuracy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed facility bulk items not in original container not label with common name; facility sugar, flour, and wheat items not labeled inside large clear container in rear prep area and dry storage. Must label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 (f) observed food and single use/ single service articles stored under sewer lines in downstairs in basement dry storage area. Must encase all sewer line and waste water lines in dry storage area and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors, wall, stairs bare cement porous not easy cleanable. Floors and stairs leading to and inside basement dry storage prep area including dry storage closet. Must repair and maintain for smooth non porous easy to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected for inspection 2213436. 2-102.13 performed on 8/24/18. Observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine with a slit brownish substance located behind the bar on the 2nd floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to sand or replace all the cutting boards with deep grooves. Maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the deep fryers with grease,food and dirt build up. Storage racks in the prep and walk in cooler up stairs are in need of cleaning to remove the dirt and food debris.instructed to clean and maintain deep fryers and storage racks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the 2nd fl walk in freezer and floors under the deep fryers in need of cleaning to remove food, grease and debris. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found the walls and ceiling in the prep area with food and dirt on them and the ventilation hood in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain walls/ceiling and ventilation hood.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers and bags not labeled, instructed to store and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Ice buckets and scoop not stored properly at front bar area. Instructed to store buckets off floor and scoops away from soiled rags.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Soda gun dispensers not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Cracks in wall noted under servering shelf, instructed to seal.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Bulk food bags not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inaccurate metal stem thermometer found in kitchen, instructed to provide good working ones.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Fly strips mounted above dish machine, instructed to remove.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain ice machine in basement area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under and around all cooking equipment. Must maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaking 1 compartmenmt sink at front bar area. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide covers to the ice bin in the bars.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine and deep fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of all floor drains.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units. Must store inverted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found exterior of ice machine not clean.(basement)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean under ice machine areas at basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored at dry storage areas. (tools,clothes,etc.) dishwashing areas need cleaning and order.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found ice scoops not properly stored.
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Pass
Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PREP AREA WALL PANELS LOOSE AT CORNER ABOVE PICK UP STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: See report dated 11/19/10
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: See report dated 11/19/10
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: See report dated 11/19/10
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at 2nd floor dry storage areas.(needs order and cleaning)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths not stored properly on shelving units.(too close to dirty dishes)
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths not properly stored at bar countertops.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found ice scoop not properly stored.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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