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My Buddy'S

4416 N Clark St, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 29, 2026

23

Inspections on record

11

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 29, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 29, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 3, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2020CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2019ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2018CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2014CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Nov 27, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2013ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2012CanvassNo EntryRisk 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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My Buddy'S — questions

Did My Buddy'S pass its last health inspection?
My Buddy'S at 4416 N Clark St was inspected on Apr 29, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at My Buddy'S?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
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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