Pass

Burger King

3953 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Sep 12, 2025

Burger King was last inspected on September 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 12, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed floors behind the ice machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 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 customer only handwashing sink. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED Both the employee and customer entrance doors in the dining area have a 1/4 inch gap between them. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  2. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in customer washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in customer washroom and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • 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 certified foodservice manager on premises while tcs foods(eggs, cheese and pork sausage) are prepped and served. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager shall be on premises at times when tcs foods are prepped and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as eggs, cheese). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at employee bathroom handwashing sinks. Temperature of water was 74.5f at the time of inspection and also no running water at the handwashing sink on the right in the prep area. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as eggs, cheese). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at employee bathroom handwashing sinks. Temperature of water was 84.5f at the time of inspection and also no running water at the handwashing sink on the right in the prep area. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as beef). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed built up grease behind fryers in rear prep area. Must clean and maintian.

      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 city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as chicken). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issu

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at customers bathroom handwashing sink due to the knot broken. Temperature of water was 78.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food item soft serve vanilla mix out of the box and in container in walk in cooler without labels. Instructed to provide discard date labels (not to exceed 7 days) on all foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours and maintain. Manager corrected on site priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed built up grease behind fryers in rear prep area. Must clean and maintian.

      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 city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as chicken). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. 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: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (burgers, chicken, tomato) are prepared and served. Priority foundation. See #2

      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 site.instructed management to create a employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food and napkins stored on floor in dry storage/ water heater area. Instructed to store all food products at least 6 inches from the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose pipe above wash compartment of 3 compartment sink causing water to run continuously into the sink. Must 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 built up grease behind fryers in rear prep area and inside cabinets near broiler. Must clean and maintian.

      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: No certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (burgers, chicken, tomato) are prepared and served. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the dump sink at the drive thru window. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted debris on the ground around the dumpster inside the corral. Must clean and maintain to prevent harborage.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) 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: 2-501.11 observed no cleaning program on sit.instructed management to create a cleaning program. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citations issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to enroll in an allergen certification class. Core

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  12. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  13. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · 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 counter top, tables and shelving in the prep areas to remove spills and/or dbeis. Also clean the shevling inside all prep coolers to remove spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors and floor drains need detail cleaning to remove grease,spills and debris: walk in cooler & freezer, around cooking equipment and in the storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted damaged ceiling tiles in the dining area. Must replace and maintain.

  14. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Noted premises temporary (exterior/interior) wall not rodent proof at the bottom and sides of structural, noted large openings/gaps possible enrty points for pests. Instructed manager to properly seal to prevent rodents and other pests entry point. Serious citation issue #7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the counter top, tables and shelving in the prep areas to remove spills and/or dbeis. Also clean the shevling inside all prep coolers to remove spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors and floor drains need detail cleaning to remove grease,spills and debris: walk in cooler & freezer, around cooking equipment and in the storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted damaged ceiling tiles in the dining area. Must replace and maintain.

  15. 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: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as,hamburger,chicken,fish etc,serious violation 7-38-012

  16. 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: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as hamburger ,eggs,sausages,and chicken serious violation 7-38-012

  17. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 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 garbage dumpster overflowing preventing lid closure,this is a food source for rodents and other pest,serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of chest coolers at the fron prep area

  18. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at: 2 soda machines, coffee machine, and iceee machine.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.