Buona
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
78
Score
BUONA, located at 10637 S Western Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent its most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, which was categorized as low risk with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues related to the cleanliness and design of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 15 recorded inspections, BUONA has predominantly received low-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 11, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
50
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Feb 7, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Mar 5, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
47
Feb 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
90
Feb 5, 2020
Routine
4 major violations.
67
Jan 17, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations.
74
Jan 10, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
32
May 15, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 11, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 4, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Nov 20, 2025 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN LEFT SIDE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING BACKFLOW.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR LOW REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DOUBLE MONITOR LEFT DOOR GASKET SEAL IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF KEEPING PROPER TEMPERATURE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDING UP ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE SPILLAGE DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE KNOB UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PREP AREA... ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE DRIVETHROUGH WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
51
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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