What is Ming Brickyard Super China Buffet Inc.'s health inspection score?

Ming Brickyard Super China Buffet Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ming Brickyard Super China Buffet Inc. last inspected?

Ming Brickyard Super China Buffet Inc. was last inspected on May 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ming Brickyard Super China Buffet Inc. have?

Ming Brickyard Super China Buffet Inc. has 24 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ming Brickyard Super China Buffet Inc. safe to eat at?

Ming Brickyard Super China Buffet Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Ming Brickyard Super China Buffet Inc.

Name: Ming Brickyard Super China Buffet Inc.
Address: 2650 N NARRAGANSETT AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 82

2650 N NARRAGANSETT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: May 15, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

3 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. DEGREASE AND MANTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med9 Basic

11 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-T0-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUR LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−33 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON COOKED SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN WHICH WAS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. ALSO OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON COOKED EGGROLLS THAT WAS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON COOKED FOOD ITEMS IF STORE IN REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTS AS DAY 1 AND MUST NOT BE HELD FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $400.00.

Base deductions−5 pts

Oct 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
SHOWS IMPROVEMENT, BUT STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FLIES IN THE DISH AND BULK STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED UNPROTECTED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL WOOD OR REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN CONTACT WITH SEWAGE WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SPLASH AREAS UNDER DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SEWAGE WATER FROM FLOORS INSIDE FACILITY, AND TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THAT HAVE HAD CONTACT WITH SEWAGE WATER. MUST CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE AND WORK TABLES, AND UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE/MOP SINK DRAINS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND SANITIZING PER DISH PLATE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, RAW PORK, EGGS, RAW FISH, AND TOFU FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44F TO 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FLIES ON THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN CONTACT WITH SEWAGE WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SPLASH AREAS UNDER DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER AT THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND THE FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE SODA MACHINE ROOM, AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CALL A LICENSED PLUMBER TO REPAIR DRAINS AND TO DISCONTINUE KITCHEN OPERATIONS UNTIL PLUMBING IS FIXED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SEWAGE WATER FROM FLOORS INSIDE FACILITY, AND TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THAT HAVE HAD CONTACT WITH SEWAGE WATER. MUST CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE AND WORK TABLES, AND UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE/MOP SINK DRAINS.

Base deductions−26 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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