Burger King

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 6, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 out of 4 of the outside garbage dumpster lid missing. Must replace lids to be tight fitting. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

2. Aug 18, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at the womens washroom handwash sink. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy rust build up on the metal shelving units inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed management to remove rust or replace shelving so all shelving surfaces are smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up hanging off the condenser in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to remove ice build up, clean, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found missing light shields for the ceiling lights in the rear dry storage/to-go storage area. Instructed to replace light shields and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Jan 6, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small hole in ceiling of women's toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vents in both toilet rooms. Management cleaned during inspection. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Dec 5, 2018 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 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: No vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all coolers in the prep area, and hot hold units.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1" gap at the bottom of the main entrance door to facility. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive accumulation of food debris encrusted to the inside of the fryer cabinets, on the pipe lines of the fryers, and on/around the soda machine nozzle. Must detail 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 an extreme amount of food debris accumulation encrusted on the floor in the following areas: under the shelving/tanks in the rear storage area, under/between the ice machines, under the fryers. Must detail clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the rear storage area. Must replace and maintain. Observed the wall base at the side entrance door to dining area in poor repair. Must repair and maintain. Observed hole in the wall by the front drive thru window. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet rooms' exhaust ventilations. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Sep 14, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 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: Observed dust buildup on ventilation above front counter, on dining room side. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed small leak at vent located in hallway between customers restrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed foam insulation on condenser line, in walk in freezer, not in good repair. Instructed manager to replace and maintain, at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed burned-out light in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed small leak, at both faucets on three-compartment sink, in rear of operation. Instructed manager to repair and maintain

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometer in reach cooler near front driveway window. Instructed manager to provide thermometer. Maintain it all times.

6. Mar 2, 2016 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 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 SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME/NOR MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE (CITY OF CHICAGO) ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED HAMBERGER 166*F HOT HOLDING UNIT, COOLER CHICKEN 39*F, CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDER 154*F SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the walk-in freezer condensation, line not maintained. Excessive ice, instructed to repair.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the reaf food choppers not clean there is two types in rear prep table, instructedto 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 floor under the cooking area not clean, instructed to clean under and around cooking equipment.

7. Feb 20, 2015 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found small leak at 3 compartment sink.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found clutter at rear of premises by hot water boiler.(tools, boxes,etc.)