Buffalo Sam
508 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Restaurant ZIP 60624 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 24, 2025
Buffalo Sam was last inspected on April 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 4 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 24, 2025 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical1 general2 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure posted or necessary items outlined in the policy available on site for responding to vomit and diarheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 food handlers washing hands improperly in 3 compartment sinks during time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that food employees shall only wash hands in the handwashing sink only as required, not where food prep or warewashing takes place.priority foundation violation. #7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at handsink located in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35 lbs of cooked chicken wings and fish filets stored in bulk containers on prep table shelf during time of inspection at improper temperatures. Noted temperatures ranging between 70°f-82°f. Instructed person in charge to hold all tcs hot foods at 135°f or higher and maintain. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the said food item at this time. Total cost of dicarded food @$100.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed all food handlers operating without effective hair restraints during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent possible contamination.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate while preapring and serving, chicken, fish, shrimp, burgers, sliced tomatoes. Instructed to provide at least one certificate holder on site while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food handler cerftificates for all food employees and maintain on site for review.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall base behind fryers as well as in employee toilet room in disrepair. Instructed to repair or replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dried food splatter in front near registers where sauces are stored. Instructed to clean basin in unused pop machine on top of counter.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs in prep area. Instructed to increase lighting and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.