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As of 2025-09-26, Buffalo Joe'S On Howard passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Buffalo Joe'S On Howard

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1841 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626
Rogers Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2025-09-26
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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
core violation
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE LONG EDGE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
core violation
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SH
core violation
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR CASHIER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
core violation
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
core violation
OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. CRATES, WOODEN PALLETS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE
core violation
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
core violation
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Buffalo Joe'S On Howard health inspection FAQ

Has Buffalo Joe'S On Howard passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Buffalo Joe'S On Howard passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2025-09-26. 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 Buffalo Joe'S On Howard have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 7 violations at Buffalo Joe'S On Howard's most recent inspection on 2025-09-26. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Buffalo Joe'S On Howard last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Buffalo Joe'S On Howard was last inspected on 2025-09-26. 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.

Independent service — not affiliated with the City of Chicago, Cook County, or any restaurant. Health inspection data sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections open-data feed (data.cityofchicago.org, dataset 4ijn-s7e5), rebuilt from the live feed on every deploy. Neighborhood is derived from ZIP code and is approximate.

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