Burger King

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 18, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handwashing sink in rear near ice machine has been made inaccessible the floor drain backing up when sink is turned on. Instructed to correct and maintain all exposed handwashing sinks in accessible manner for handwashing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and food debris in interior of fryer cabinets and on floor and walls around fryers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

     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 manager on site while tcs items such as hamburgers were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Dec 7, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation certificate.must provide.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found burnt light fixture inside restroom.must repair.

     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: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificates while handling tcs foods.(handles hamburgers,eggs,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Foodhandler with no foodhandler training.must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Sep 9, 2022 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine bin with some dirt, not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment in rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, 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 certified food managers certificate posted. Premises serves tcs foods: beef, chicken, milk etc. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Must provide and maintain, post certificate visible to customers. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Sep 6, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine bin with some dirt, not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment in rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Mar 9, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe far right compartment underneath the 3-compartment sink.must repair plumbing leak 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 broken floor/wall tiles near the rear syrup dispenser storage rack.must repair/replace broken floor/wall tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Apr 29, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED ON SOUTHEAST SIDE NEAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease accumulation on left side of frying equipment. Must clean and maintain. Observed accumulated food debris in gaskets of 2 door freezer in prep area near frying equipment. Must 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 hot water faucet handle leaking at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Must repair. Observed slight leak from right-side faucet at 3 compartment sink. Msut repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices