Burger King

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 25, 2024 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

2. Jun 12, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some grease at the bottom area of the fryers; instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean floors under fryers to remove grease and in corner areas behind equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Nov 16, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed no person in charge with valid city of chicago food manager certification. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or proceedures on site. Instructed manager to provide proceedure and clean up kit priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food manager certificate on site while tcs foods are prepared. Instructed manager to comply with requirement. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Nov 7, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid city of chicago food manager certification. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or proceedures on site. Instructed manager to provide proceedure and clean up kit 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 10 rodent droppings on site in kitchen area near rear storage. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize. Pest control recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed insterior of ice machine with pink build up. Instructed manager to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food manager certificate on site while tcs foods are prepared. Instructed manager to comply with requirement. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Apr 8, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vomit and diarrhea procedure. Found no cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found pink substance throughout inside of ice machine. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found walk in freezer light bulbs without protective shield. Must provide

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Found no food handler certificates on site. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Apr 3, 2020 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   5 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. Edit Delete

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink water temperature at 83 f located in employee/customer washroom. Must provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f. Priority violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found pink substance throughout inside of ice machine. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found walk in freezer light bulbs without protective shield. Must provide

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Found no food handler certificates on site. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Apr 1, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   7 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink water temperature at 80 f located in employee/customer washroom. Must provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f. Priority violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink in dish room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand cleaning liquid at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found pink substance throughout inside of ice machine. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found sliced tomatoes, lettuce, opened mayo, opened tartar sauce and cheese at temperatures ranging from 68 f - 75 f located on food prep line. Observed food handler using ingredients at time of inspection. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded all said tcs foods, cost of all foods $50 at 10 lbs. Priority violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found walk in freezer light bulbs without protective shield. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Found no food handler certificates on site. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Nov 16, 2018 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)(c) the following food and non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:interiors and exteriors of all cooking equipment(deep fryers, ice machine, pop dispensing stations, prep tables, shelves, sinks, hot holding units, and storage racks. Must clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 must clean all walls, floors, ceiling tiles, and ceiling vents throughout where dirt, grease and dust are present. 6-501.12 must clean all walls, floors, ceiling tiles, and ceiling vents throughout where dirt, grease and dust are present.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Sep 19, 2018 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)(c) the following food and non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:interiors and exteriors of all cooking equipment(deep fryers, ice machine, pop dispensing stations, prep tables, shelves, sinks, hot holding units, and storage racks. Must clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 must clean all walls, floors, ceiling tiles, and ceiling vents throughout where dirt, grease and dust are present.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Sep 12, 2018 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 10 small flies flying around the large ice machine and in rear near the hot water tank and in dining area. Also observed 30 mice droppings on shelf underneath the prep table, on the floor in hot food prep area, on floor near icee machine and behind single service article storage. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)(c) the following food and non-food contact surfaces need cleaning:interiors and exteriors of all cooking equipment(deep fryers, ice machine, pop dispensing stations, prep tables, shelves, sinks, hot holding units, and storage racks. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 6-302.11 observed no toilet tissue in the women's and men's washroom - must provide toilet tissue in all washrooms. Priority foundation violation citation issued 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 must clean all walls, floors, ceiling tiles, and ceiling vents throughout where dirt, grease and dust are present.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Dec 7, 2017 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

12. Nov 3, 2017 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

13. Aug 31, 2017 No Entry

    Short Form Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

14. Mar 21, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior bottom and exterior surfaces of the fryers to remove grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors around under and behind all kitchen equipment (fryers, coolers, counters, prep tables, etc). Clean floor drain under the one comp sink in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for both small prep coolers (front counter and prep line).

15. Sep 6, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with their original certified food manager certificate while potentially hazardous foods being prepared and/or served (hamburgers, cut tomatoes, cheese, eggs, sausage, etc). Instructed to provide a city of chicago certified food manager on site with their original certificate while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of the fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Also observed accumulated food debris on counters. Instructed to clean and maintain the exterior and interior of all equipment and food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

16. Aug 29, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside dumpster lids open and accumulated debris on the ground next to the dumpster. Instructed to clean up the accumulated debris and keep the dumpster lids closed. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of the fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Also observed accumulated food debris on counters. Instructed to clean and maintain the exterior and interior of all equipment and food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

17. Nov 24, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and food debris on the following food and non food contact equipment: interior and exterior of hot holding units, fryers, grills, ovens, prep tables, soda machines, and interior and exterior of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt build up on floors in the following area; under soda machine in the drive thru, all heavy equipment in the prep area, under ice machine, and around hot water tank in rear storage. Also in both toilet rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wall by dump sink, near mop sink and wall in the drive thru. Hoods and filters need cleaning, also observed stained ceiling tile in the customer seating area. Instructed to clean anad maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light sheild in prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage and in office, instructed to remove items six inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage, and maintain.

18. Feb 20, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in walk in cooler.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk in cooler and freezer,worn gaskets at drive thru window,loose exterior panel on icee machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debri from all shelving units,grills,fryers,wheel bases,prep tables,oven,both soda machines and drip tray,interior panel of ice machine,hot holding units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food build up on floor along wall bases throughout and including walk in cooler and freezer.must remove standing water on floor next to mop sink.must grout floor at soda machine on front line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from walls in prep area,walk in cooler and freezer,hood and filters at cooking equipment.must repair or replace damaged wall bases in dining and prep areas,stained ceiling tiles in dining area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shield over soda caddy and storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate boxed products off of floor behind icee machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Must store personal belongings properly away from food products (shoes,etc)in rear storage area.