Burger King
2501 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
No Entry · as of Dec 9, 2025
Burger King was last inspected on December 9, 2025 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
December 9, 2025 · Non-Inspection
Result: No Entry
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found customer and employee men's toilet room without hot water. Found water temperature at 70f. Must provide hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Must repair and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found food debris under cooking equipment and storage. Must clean sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the thermometer in the walk-in cooler broken, instructed to provide new thermometer.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the last fryer door not clean, instructed to clean, also clean the tray that holds the fryer baskets.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall next to the last fryer, not clean, instructed to clean remove the grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair the left and right sink stopper levers at the 3 compartment sink next to the employee break area so that the sink basins can hold water.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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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 CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED/SERVED. CHICKEN 180*F, HAMBERGER 166*F ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on walk-in freezer compressor, not maintained, instructed to remove ice, and repair/keep maintained.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the onion ring prep area, and the icecream drip tray, not clean instructed to clean/ sanitize..
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor thru-out prep area in need of regrouting, instructed to regrout floor. Also clean floor under and around bag in box, grease holder rear hot water area.clean floor drain under 3 compartment sink.
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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 wall around/ behind the ice cream machine not clean, instructed to remove syrup spills from wall.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink nozzle leaking, instructed to repair.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor of the dry storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Replace the broken baseboard wall tiles near the ice cream machine and exposed handsink. Replace the damaged ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Seal the wall around the door frame to the employee breakroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No grease trap observed under the 3 compartment sink. Must install a grease trap or locate it for next inspection.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.