Pass

Bust Outs

5200 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 4, 2026

Bust Outs was last inspected on March 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

March 4, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to ensure all certified food managers have food allergen certificates.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at an inadequate temperature of 45 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 1/4th pound mozzarella cheese and 1/4 pound cooked onions ($10) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooler underneath griddle with temperatures fluctuating between 45 and 48 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers are held at 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-48-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed freezer chest with lid held together with tape. Instructed manager to repair lid.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no drain plugs/stoppers for 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mineral build up on interior of dish machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and soil build up on floors around water heater and dish area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 employees without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no drain stoppers for three compartment sink instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink in kitchen prep/dishroom area with no drainboard, instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap next to the three compartment sink with buildup on outside. Instructed manger to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed containers and boxes from construction materials outside of dumpster. Instructed manager to discard and maintain clutter free area to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain next to ice machine in front without a cover for drain instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tiles in rear mop closet underneath door cracked. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.