Pass

Burger King

7222 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jul 2, 2026

Burger King was last inspected on July 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

July 2, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed loose door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler at beverage station. Instructed to repair or replace.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

27 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris build up on cooking equipment. Instructed to 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: Coving at front counter in need of repair instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood filters in need of cleaning to remove grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease in the bottom of the fryers and on the fryer wheels; instructed 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: Instructed to clean the floor drains where needed in the kitchen and maintain. Instructed to clean the floor under cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Not Ready

    Short Form Complaint · Not Ready

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometers found in small refrigeration units in front area under soft serv machine or by drive thru window; instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior door panel of the walk-in freezer in poor repair; instructed to repair or replace panel.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom interior of the fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under the cooking equipment in the prep area and maintain. Also clean the floor drain in the drive thru area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile in the cooking area under the table by the fryers; instructed to replace tile where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Waste can in ladies room in need of cover. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove food spills instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Waste can in ladies room in need of cover. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove food spills instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets needed at reach in coolers. Gaskets in poor repair. Instructed to replace and maintain in good order.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All door handles in need of cleanong to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and santize all surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean all sides, tops and interior of all equipment. Fryers, drink machines, ice cream machine. All in need of detail cleaning.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All wheels on all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain by main food line in need of detail cleaning to remove all food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling area in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build thats hanging from ceiling. Ceiling tiles in need of cleaning or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls in rear storage area in need of repair where wall and metal edging are in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Coving under 3 compartment sink and by ice machine in poor repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unused unnecessary equipment in need of removing instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site. Instructed to obtain or have confirmation training is with corporate

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    13 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets needed at reach in coolers. Gaskets in poor repair. Instructed to replace and maintain in good order.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All door handles in need of cleanong to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and santize all surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean all sides, tops and interior of all equipment. Fryers, drink machines, ice cream machine. All in need of detail cleaning.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All wheels on all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain by main food line in need of detail cleaning to remove all food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Covered waste can needed in unisex washroom. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside grease container not maintained. Grease encrusted to the top and sides of container. Grease build up on ground all aound container leaving a dark path of grease to garbage area. Instructed to detail clean container and ground all around. Detail clean and maintain clean. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning. Floors under all cooking equipment, under both 3 compartment sinks, under all drink machines, under front counter and under storage shelves. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling area in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build thats hanging from ceiling. Ceiling tiles in need of cleaning or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls in rear storage area in need of repair where wall and metal edging are in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Coving under 3 compartment sink and by ice machine in poor repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unused unnecessary equipment in need of removing instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site. Instructed to obtain or have confirmation training is with corporate

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  11. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and debris underneath the cooling and cooking equipment, the office area and storage area. Instructed manager to detail clean floors throughout facility.

      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: Observed no certified food manager on site at time of inspection. Facility is open and operating,preparing chicken, hamburgers with tomatoes, etc. Instructed manager that a certified food manager must be on site at all times while facility is open and operating. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  12. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and debris underneath the cooling and cooking equipment, the office area and storage area. Instructed manager to detail clean floors throughout facility.

      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: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,hamburgers,french fries,etc) must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)manager returned at least 30 minutes after inspection started.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2021 summary stating this establishment was found to be in substantial compliance with chicago's health code when infact the facility is in a fail status. Instructed manager to refer to previous inspection that stated to post the summary that was given on 3/15/2022. Again, instructed manager to post the most recent summary report for public viewing.priority foundation. 7-42-010(b). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  13. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: Observed buns out of the plastic packaging and in contact with plastic delivery tray. Instructed manager to thoroughly inspect shipment before accepting. Manager discarded tray of buns. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed buns and cooking oil stored next to ice melt. Instucted manager to separate the ice melt from the buns and cooking oil to prevent contamination. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 50-75 mice dropping underneath the main prep station and about 30 mice dropping underneath the carbon dioxide tank. Instructed manager to contact pest control company for servicing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed tray of buns about 2 inches off the floor and stored next to a dirty floor drain. Instructed manager to elevate tray of bun atleast 6 inches of the floor. Manager moved the tray of buns during inspection.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several female employees with no hair restraints. Instructed manager that all employees must have hair restraints at all times. Manager provided hair nets during inspection.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup behind the cooking and fryer station. Instructed manager to clean, sanize 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 grease buildup and debris underneath the cooling and cooking equipment, the office area and storage area. Instructed manager to detail clean floors throughout facility.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  14. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 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 chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed owner that once opened, a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (burgers) are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general2 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 chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      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 available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. 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 procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no 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: Found the front outer doors not protected. A 1/4" gap noted underneath the outer doors and a 1/2" noted in between the inner doors. Instructed to seal the openings at either and/or both doors. Maintain rodent/insect proofed doors.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed female food handlers not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all food handlers or employees in the food prep and dish washing area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observe the outside dumpster area not maintained. 3 receptacles overflowing with garbage making it unable to close the lids. Debris and garbage on the ground surrounding the receptacles. Instructed to have lids tight fitted on the receptacles and keeping the ground free of debris. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floor tiles in the prep area in front of the cooking equipment, sinks and cooling equipment damaged and/or in need of grouting. Instructed to replace damaged tiles and grout areas as needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains, floors in the corners and under/around the cooking/cooling equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all. -the ceiling vents and tiles in the dining area with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      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: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (beef patties 155.4f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: The previous non-compliance inspection summary report dated 6/19/2020 not posted in plain viewing of this establishment's customers. Instructed to post in plain viewing of this establishments customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  16. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    5 critical1 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 chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      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 available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      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 procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      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 sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in front prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      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 signs at hand washing sinks in washroom. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed urinal not flushing properly in men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (eggs 135.4f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  17. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical4 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 chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      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 available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      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 procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      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 sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in front prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      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 paper towels at hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      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 signs at hand washing sinks in washroom. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed urinal not flushing properly in men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed baseboards damaged and missing along walls near office, rear 3-comparment sink, prep and dish washing areas. Observed outlet cover missing along south wall in serving area. Observed ceiling tile missing near walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and food debris on floors under fryers, along walls and corners under front counter, in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Observed food debris in floor drains and dust buildup on light shields in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      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: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (eggs 135.4f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  18. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical5 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 chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      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 available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      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 procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      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 sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in front prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      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 signs at hand washing sinks in washroom. Instructed manager to post 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 residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed urinal not flushing properly in men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed baseboards damaged and missing along walls near office, rear 3-comparment sink, prep and dish washing areas. Observed outlet cover missing along south wall in serving area. Observed ceiling tile missing near walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and food debris on floors under fryers, along walls and corners under front counter, in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Observed food debris in floor drains and dust buildup on light shields in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      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: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (eggs 135.4f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  19. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical5 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 chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      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 available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      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 procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      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 sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in front prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      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 signs at hand washing sinks in washroom. Instructed manager to post 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 residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed urinal not flushing properly in men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed baseboards damaged and missing along walls near office, rear 3-comparment sink, prep and dish washing areas. Observed outlet cover missing along south wall in serving area. Observed ceiling tile missing near walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and food debris on floors under fryers, along walls and corners under front counter, in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Observed food debris in floor drains and dust buildup on light shields in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      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: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (eggs 135.4f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  20. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gaskets on the door of the two door prep freezer in poor repair; repair or replace gaskets on freezer door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean bottoms of fryers to remove grease, clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, clean prep table bottoms, interior of refrigeration units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all cooking equipment to remove grease and food particles. Clean floors in storage area around under and behind storage shelves, co2 tank, sinks and in drive thru area around and behind equipment. Floor tile is missing under cooking equipment and behind the syrup dispenser tanks in the rear storage area; replace tile where needed. Clean and maintain all floor drains where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls around and behind equipment where needed. Clean ceiling vents in prep area to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: A leak was observed at the right faucet neck of the three comp sink; repair leak at faucet neck.

  21. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or certified manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and serverd such as hamburers,chicken and fish. Serious citation #7-38-012.

  22. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · 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: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and serverd such as hamburers,chicken and fish. Citation issued #7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up and debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; fryers, bottom of prep tables, some contact surfaces, interior of walk in cooler and freezer, interior of ice machine in rear. 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 dirty floors in prep area and rear storage, and under all heavy equipment. 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 walls in prep area, wall behind the fryer and wall near prep table. Wall bases throughout the premises, ceiling vents in customer seating area and rear prep have dust buil-up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  23. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted outside dumpster in poor repair(not rodent proof). Lids missing and damaged allowing easy access for food source for rodents and other pests. Must repair and maintain rodent proof also must clean area/ground around container. Serious violation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up and debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; fryers, bottom of prep tables, some contact surfaces, interior of walk in cooler and freezer, interior of ice machine in rear. 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 dirty floors in prep area and rear storage, and under all heavy equipment. 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 walls in prep area, wall behind the fryer and wall near prep table. Wall bases throughout the premises, ceiling vents in customer seating area and rear prep have dust buil-up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  24. Pass

    Short Form 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 grease build up and debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; fryers, bottom of prep tables, some contact surfaces, interior of walk in cooler and freezer, interior of ice machine in rear. 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 dirty floors in prep and rear storage, and under all heavy equipment. 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 walls in prep area, wall behind the fryer and wall near prep table. Wall bases throughout the premises, ceiling vents in customer seating area and rear prep have dust buil-up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the small staff office and rear storage. Instructed to remove items six inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage

  25. 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 grease build up and debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; fryers, bottom of prep tables, some contact surfaces, interior of walk in cooler and freezer, interior of ice machine in rear. 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 dirty floors in prep and rear storage, and under all heavy equipment. 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 walls in prep area, wall behind the fryer and wall near prep table. Wall bases throughout the premises, ceiling vents in customer seating area and rear prep have dust buil-up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the small staff office and rear storage. Instructed to remove items six inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage.

  26. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along wall base and corners in rear of premises

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal opening into wall in the women's washroom,to prevent rodent entry

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken theremometer on the outside of the walk-in cooler

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide the food handler training certificates or proof of enrpllement

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.