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Buona

Restaurant

10637 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Southwest Side

Aug 25, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspector found 30 live flies swarming the mop sink area and discovered inadequate hot water throughout the facility.

Key Findings

  • 30 live flies found swarming around the mop sink drain, walls, and racks in the rear; source not eliminated.
  • Hot water temperatures fell below code requirements across all stations: 3-compartment sink at 88.8°F (needs 110°F), hand-washing sinks at 82-86°F (needs 100°F).
  • Rear exit door has a 1/4" gap underneath, allowing rodents and insects to enter.
  • Food handler training certificates were expired for employees, and staff worked in food prep areas without required hair restraints.

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 #50 — HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector's Notes:

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

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.

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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, 2026Pass

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

8 violations
Aug 25, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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