Burger King
6350 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Oct 6, 2025
Burger King was last inspected on October 6, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 6, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine with slight accumulation of pink substance behind ice chute. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Exterior top lid of ice machine with calcium accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Pink substance build up inside ice machine. White build up on outside of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Urinal in men's restroom has buildup, in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Tiles on walls missing in women's restroom. Instructed to repair so they are smooth/easily cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leaks at 3 comp sink faucets in need of repair. Correct and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Hand sink in prep area slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Observed unwholesome food on premises. 1 sealed package of buns with 1 bun of excessive unknown white chunky substance on bottom of bun. Whole package of buns discarded and denatured at this time. Citation issued 7-38-005(a) priority violation. Approx 5lbs $10 value.
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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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: Hinge missing on ice machine door. Instd to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink not maintained, unable to drain properly. Water must be released at extremely slow intervals to prevent water from accumulating on floor. Instd to repair 3-compartment sink to drain properly. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain a verifiable employee acknowledged policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at toilet room handwash sinks. Instd to provide and maintain same.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine panel with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain same.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Missing covered receptacle in womens toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain same.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink floor drain not clean and with worn surfaces. Instd to clean and maintaon floor drain. Ceiling tiles surrounding vents, dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same. Water accumulation on floor behind ice machine. Instd to maintain dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Wallbase in womens toilet room in poor repair, cracked/missing tile. Instd to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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 walk-in cooler storage rack at the bottom not clean, instructed to clean.
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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: Clean floor under and around the bag in box system. Also remove standing water from 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 dusty ceiling vents and light shields, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed training records not maintained at this time. Burger king program approval#14-029 may 13, 2014 from idph april caulk which stated must maintain training records fro all food handlers at your establishment so that local health department inspectors can review during inspections.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Not Ready
Short Form Complaint · Not Ready
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Fryers and soda dispensors in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.
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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: Floors in rear area by soda box station, under 3 compartment sink, by ice cream machine and under fryers in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris and build up. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light sheilds in need of cleaning to remove dust and food splatter must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Fryers and soda dispensors in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.
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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: Floors in rear area by soda box station, under 3 compartment sink, by ice cream machine and under fryers in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris and build up. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light sheilds in need of cleaning to remove dust and food splatter must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the freezer compressor not maintained, excessive ice around unit, instructed to repair.
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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 interior of the fryer doors not clean, instructed to remove grease and clean.also clean the interior of the bun oven.
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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 excessive ice on the walk-in freezer floor, instructed to remove.
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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 1 ceiling tile water damaged, instructed to replace. 1 rusty vent cover over the ice machine, instructed to remove rust.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.