Conditional

Burger King

6448 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 5, 2025

Burger King was last inspected on August 5, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 5, 2025 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical4 general
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed facility with use of a bodily fluid spill kit for responding to vomit and diarrheal events without proper sanitizer to disinfect norovirus. Instructed to provide adequate supplies for vomit and diarrhea clean up (to include at minimum a disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 5)

    Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in small coolers at prep areas. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored improperly on the floor at the walk-in cooler. Instructed to properly store by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in public washroom. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed mops at the mop sink area stored/drying in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Instructed to store/dry properly with mophead mounted in the upright position.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in refrigeration unit under soft serve machine. Instd to provide thermometer and maintain

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Rubber door gasket at bottom of walk in cooler and walk in freezer door not tight fitting. Instd to repair and maintain tight fitting

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  4. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sink in women washroom (83.1f) instructed manager to provide 100f-120f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c) 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 hand washing sign at hand washing sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of prep coolers and beverage machines. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers in small coolers. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 employee at drive thru window without a mask or face covering. Instd to wear at all times during duration of shift

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

  8. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling and fixtures in the dining area with dirt/dust and food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain all. -floors in the corners in the food preparation and storage areas with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Burgers, dairy, etc.). Instructed to have one on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge can't explain what (incident clean up procedures) are in their own training program. Priority ffoundation, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • 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 premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. 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 clean up policy for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory provided for raw/under cooked foods, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

  10. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no floor in the front dining and removed restroom, and existing restroom for employees instructed to provide floor that is easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ceilings, or walls in front dining, and the removed restroom, instructed to install ceiling,and walls smooth/easily cleanable. Wall coving removed from existing restroom for employees and ceiling tile removed from handicaped stall, instructed to repair.

  11. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walk-in freezer compressor not maintained,(iced up), instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fryer doors not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no floor in the front dining and removed restroom,and existing restroom for employees instructed to provide floor that is smooth/ easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ceilings, or walls in front dining, and the removed restroom,instructed to install ceiling and walls smooth/easily cleanable, wall coving,removed from existing restroom for employees and ceiling tile removed from handicaped stall, instructed to repair. Clean dusty ceiling vent in rear storage area.

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board at the salad prep station not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • 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 prep freezer at the fryer area not clean, instructed to clean under freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a black substance on the wall next to the drain board, instructed to clean or replace the caulk.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front hand sink leaking at the p trap, instructed to repair.

  13. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile above fryer missing. Must be replaced and maintained.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield above fryer in need of repair. Must correct and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fryer doors not clean,instructed to clean/remove all grease inside the doors. Also the exterior of the fryers not clean, instructed to clean/remove all built up grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean under fryers, rear storage under and around soda storage rack, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a broken light shield over the side ice machine, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the utility mop sink hot water handle stripped don't shut off, could not remove hose at this time, back flow device leaking above this sink, instructed to repair/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time,instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.