BUONA
10637 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60643
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 25, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (10)
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 30 LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR BY THE MOP SINK AREA, ON THE WALL, RACKS AND SWARMING AROUND THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, FIND/ELIMINATE SOURCE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP IN THE MIDDLE UNDERNEATH DOOR MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP RESTING ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND THE LARGE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE (3-COMPARTMENT- 88.8F; WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS (82.4-84.6F; PREP HAND-WASHING SINKS-85.4-86.6F; MOPSINK-82.0F) ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER (100F FOR HANDSINKS-110F FOR 3-COMP OR HIGHER) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-030(c_) CITATION ISSUED
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HAND-WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND THE PIC WITH NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.