Did Buffalo Joe'S On Howard pass its last health inspection?

Buffalo Joe'S On Howard at 1841 W Howard St was inspected on Sep 26, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at Buffalo Joe'S On Howard?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Buffalo Joe'S On Howard

1841 W Howard St, Chicago 60626 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 26, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 26, 2025

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE LONG EDGE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR CASHIER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. CRATES, WOODEN PALLETS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Sep 26, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 5, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 3, 2022	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 21, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2018	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2015	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2011	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 7, 2011	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Buffalo Joe'S On Howard — questions

Did Buffalo Joe'S On Howard pass its last health inspection?: Buffalo Joe'S On Howard at 1841 W Howard St was inspected on Sep 26, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Buffalo Joe'S On Howard?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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