Pass

Burger King

11020 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60655

Restaurant ZIP 60655 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Sep 18, 2025

Burger King was last inspected on September 18, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations.

Latest inspection

September 18, 2025 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

7 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed coffee splatter on wall behind coffee machine and soft serve machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and paper in drain next to equipment used to hold french fries and onion rings. Instructed to remove 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: Observed an accumulation of grease and food debris on sides of fryers. Instructed to degrease, sanitize, 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 utility room with a build up of grease in dry storage area with food debris. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency 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 vent over ice machine with chipping paint. Instructed to remove peeling paint as it is directly over ice machine.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler with dim lighting. Instructed to increase intensity and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed hood vent over board area with an accumulation of grease. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease buildup behind deep fryer units. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, 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 on walls and piping behind deep fryer. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, 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 dust grease, and other small debris on floors throughout rear facility, under and around cooking and noncooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hood, filters, and extinguisher nozzles with dust and grease buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods cooked in the area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ac vent without cover. Instructed to replace. Also observed other vents with a buildup of dust. Instructed to clean all 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 food service manager on site without city of chicago certified food service manager certification while foods are being prepared (eggs, bacon coffee, and other ready to eat foods) instructed that a city of chicago food service manager must provide valid city of chicao certification. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelves and under counters at pop station in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean 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: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste wood pieces and a piece of equipment that are in need of removal. Instructed to correct 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: Floors theoughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up along wall bases and tops of all floor drains. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • 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 men and women washrooms. Instructed manager to provide 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 food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, prep tables, coolers, freezers, holding units, and shelving units. 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 no hot water at left sink in women 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 missing baseboards and openings along baseboards in beverage and drive thru areas. Instructed manager 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: Observed food spills on walls, accumulated food debris and grease buildup on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, utility, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables, coolers, and freezers. 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 no backflow device on ice machine. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe connected to grease trap. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings along baseboards and walls in prep, utility and storage areas. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in dining area, missing ceiling tiles in storage areas. Observed loose grout on floor tiles in dish washing area. Instructed manager 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: Observed food debris and spills on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and drive thru areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 flying insects in dish washing area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      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: Observed raw wood surfaces in drive thru area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces 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: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables, coolers, and freezers. 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 no backflow device on ice machine. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking heavily from base of grease trap but draining to floor drain when 3-comparment and hand sink in use in dish washing area. Instructed manager to call plumber and repair. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings along baseboards and walls in prep, utility and storage areas. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in dining area, missing ceiling tiles in storage areas. Observed loose grout on floor tiles in dish washing area. Instructed manager 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: Observed food debris and spills on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and drive thru areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preventer device on waterline of ice machine. Instructed backflow preventer device must be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside storage enclosure area not maintained with unnecesary articles. Remove anything not using and organize area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor area under heavy equipment need re-grouting. Instructed to re-grout all areas in drive thru.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Flor and walls not clean of debris, grime in drive thru and prep area and especially through out mop sink area to prevent insect breeding area instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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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.