Pass

Burger King

6400 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

Restaurant ZIP 60707 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Apr 24, 2026

Burger King was last inspected on April 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

April 24, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed some chipped paint on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.

    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 detail clean the grease buildup inside bottom compartments of the deep fryers 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 water leak at drainpipe underneath the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine near the walk-in cooler in need of cleaning on the panel above the ice. Observed slight build up. 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: Observed the floors in the carbon dioxide storage closet in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor drains underneath the 3-compartment sink area.must clean floor drains and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15--observed water leak at far right base of faucet of the 3-compartment sink area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--observed floor tiles in need for re-grouting in front of the deep fryers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handsinks inside the washrooms.instructed to provide and maintain.

      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 approximately 40 live small flies on the walls and ceiling in the food prep/dishwashing 3-compartment sink area,drive-thru service and in fountain drink station in customer dining area.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity and maintain.priority foundation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at far right base of faucet of the 3-compartment sink area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor drains with spilled debris underneath the sinks in the food prep areas.instructed clean floor drains in detail 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 floor tiles in need for re-grouting in front of the deep fryers and detail clean floors underneath the deep fryers with excessive grease build-up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the 1-door coffee cooler. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      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: Noted the walk-in freezer door's gasket to be broken/torn. Instructed management to repair gasket so that freezer door seals/closes completely.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside the womens washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found grease and dirt build up on the floor underneath the fryers. Found heavy old food debris and dirt inside the floor drains throughout the prep area. Instructed management to detail clean said areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found a broken floor tile underneath the fryers. Found floor tiles missing grout in the dishwashing area and near the slushie machine. Instructed management to repair the broken tile and regrout flooring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed small gap 1/4" mode of entry at rear exit door showed manager.must make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of ice build-up in walk-in-freezer and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at hand sink in mens wash room.must repair plumbing fixture and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor drains underneath the 3-compartment sink area.must clean floor drains and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary was not displayed. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it and maintain in view of all customers.priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b),no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the west and south entrance doors. 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

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive and unnecessary articles stored directly on the ground by the soda syrup storage area. Must remove all excess articles, organize, and elevate all articles 6" off the ground on shelving that provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature requirement during storage and service on top of prep table. Noted internal temperature of the following foods: sliced tomatoes at 58.5f, cut lettuce at 58.4f/59.9f, sliced cheese at 50.8f, sliced onions at 60.2f also found chicken nuggets stored in hot holding unit at 120.4f. Instructed person in charge, a potentially hazardous foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 40f or below and hot holding temperature of 140f or above. Manager discarded the said food products. Total value $ 30.00, total weight 4 lbs. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods (hamburgers, salads, chicken, meat etc.) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when handling potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor drains in prep area and underneath 2 and 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage.----------must seal gap/opening at floor baseboard behind taylor machine and floor baseboard in drive-thru area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan line with excessive dust and green mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, 2 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks no clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in kitchen prep area and rear kitchen area need re-grouting, floors in walk in freezer not clean had excess ice build up, debris accumulation, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors by front counter and by pop dispensing unit need re-grouting, and detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles that were damaged, had holes, gaps in rear kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

  10. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Vents above cooking equipment not clean, instructed to clean daily,

  11. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink in prep area, by front coffee station, instructed to provide, critical violation, 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice build-up inside walk-in freezer, instructed to remove,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment and vents above cooking all not clean, instructed to clean daily,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean under and behind all equipment, prep and storage areas, instructed to better clean and maintain,

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.