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Buffet City

7010 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 15, 2026

32

Inspections on record

18

Times passed

11

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 15, 2026

  1. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS UNDER STEAM TABLES. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS (ROACHES) AND DEBRIS.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHT OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN THE POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 15, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 25, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
May 13, 2024Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 13, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2022ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2019ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2018Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2018ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2017Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2015Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2015Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2015Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2015ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2015Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2015Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2015ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 25, 2014Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2014ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2014LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Buffet City — questions

Did Buffet City pass its last health inspection?
Buffet City at 7010 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Apr 15, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 32 inspections on record it has failed 11 times.
What violations were cited at Buffet City?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS UNDER STEAM TABLES. MUST REMOVE DEAD BUGS (ROACHES) AND DEBRIS.
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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