Conditional

Burger King

547 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 7, 2026

Burger King was last inspected on April 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

April 7, 2026 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.

    Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food items (tomatoes, lettuce) utilizing approved time as a public health control at the front service line not marked with time that is four hours past the point in time when the food was removed from tmeperature control. Instructed to denature and discard listed tcs food items and maintain all food items utilizing time as a public health control properly indicated using approved methods. Approximately 10 lbs. Of food valued at $25.00 discarded on-site. Person-in-charge discarded food items and provided labels for new food items using time as a public health control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 24)

    Time as a public health control; procedures & records

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed 2 adult dead cockroaches on floor beneath equipment at the main cook line. Instructed to remove dead insects and clean and sanitize affected area(s) and maintain all areas free from dead or trapped pests to prevent decomposition and becoming attractant to additional pests.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal items stored directly on top of hamburger bun bags (in original packaging) at the rear storage area. Instructed to provide designated area for storage of employee personal items that does not pose risk of contamination of food, clean equipment, or utensils and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Light shield is needed for the glass light bulb located over the oven in the rear ventilation hood. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted multiple burned-out light bulbs in the rear ventilation hood. Must replace burned-out light bulbs and provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found all food handler certificates to be expired. Instructed management that all food handlers must complete training and provide valid, non-expired certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.