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Buffalo Wings And Rings

Restaurant

3434 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

South Loop

Sep 10, 2026 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Insect control devices stored above beverage prep areas; certified manager lacked required allergen training.

Key Findings

  • Digital insect control devices were stored above beverage areas in the rear prep, creating contamination risk.
  • Certified food manager on duty did not have required allergen training certification on file.
  • Walls and floors throughout facility needed deep cleaning, particularly in frying and dishwashing areas.
  • Shelf under sauce storage area in rear prep was dirty and required cleaning.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-202.13: OBSERVED DIGITAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ABOVE BEVERAGE AREAS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FROM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #49 โ€” NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER WHERE THE SAUCES ARE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Buffalo Wings And Rings has had 14 inspections in the last 5 years with a 54% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 10, 2026.

Sep 10, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 31, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Jul 15, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations