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Buona

Restaurant

10637 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Southwest Side

Sep 9, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Rear door gap allows rodents and insects to enter food preparation areas.

Key Findings

  • Rear exit door has a 1/4" gap underneath that is not rodent or insect proofed.
  • Multiple employees lack valid food handler training certificates and person in charge lacks allergen training certification.
  • Food prep staff not wearing hair restraints while handling food.
  • Ice scoop improperly stored on beverage station surface; large can opener has built-up food and dirt residue; hand-washing sink leaking; floor drains clogged with debris.

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 #57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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

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.

Inspection History

Buona has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 9, 2026.

Sep 9, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

8 violations
Aug 25, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

10 violations
Nov 20, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations