As of 2026-08-25, Buona failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Buona

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10637 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Beverly · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-25

Routine inspection

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Violations at most recent inspection

Flies / gnats

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

priority violation

Mice / rats

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.

core violation

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.

core violation

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.

core violation

FOUND THE LARGE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

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

core violation

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.

core violation

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

core violation

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

core violation

FOUND THE PIC WITH NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Aug 25Routine inspectionFAIL

20252 inspections

Nov 20Routine inspectionPASS

Apr 4Routine inspectionPASS

20242 inspections

Jan 11Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Jan 4Customer complaintFAIL

20231 inspection

Feb 14Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20221 inspection

Feb 7Customer complaintCONDITIONAL

20211 inspection

Mar 5Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20202 inspections

Feb 18Re-inspectionCONDITIONAL

Feb 5Routine inspectionFAIL

20192 inspections

Jan 17Complaint re-inspectionCONDITIONAL

Jan 10Customer complaintFAIL

20181 inspection

May 15Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20171 inspection

Feb 2Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20162 inspections

Mar 11License re-inspectionPASS

Mar 4New licenseFAIL

Buona health inspection FAQ

Has Buona passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Buona failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-25. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Buona have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 10 violations at Buona's most recent inspection on 2026-08-25, including 1 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Buona last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Buona was last inspected on 2026-08-25. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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