Burger King

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Inspections

1. Jun 11, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BRICK AND LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND BASE ALONG WALL BY REAR PREP NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE AND MIDDLE FOOD PREP SPACE UNDER LARGE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Dec 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

3. Dec 10, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     No hot running water at both restrooms hand wash sinks for employees and customers. water temp 57f. Instructed to provide 100 f water temp at both restrooms. Priority violation 7-38-030.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     No thermometer provided for prep cooler next to drive thru window. Instructed to provide.

4. Nov 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED (RAW BEEF, EGGS, TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOODS) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED LIQUID EGG CARTONS THAWING IN CONTAINER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS VIA APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR (INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER) WITH IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT, UNABLE TO SEAL AGAINST DOOR FRAME AND UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR/DOOR LATCH MECHANISM TO ALLOW WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO CLOSE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS SUCH AS DOORS, SEALS, AND HINGES IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP AND OTHER FOOD WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE OR OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

5. Nov 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES BURGERS,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     FOUND BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS INOPERABLE. FOUND TOILETS UNABLE TO FLUSH IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C PLUMBERS ON PREMISES BY THE END OF INSPECTION TO REPAIR EMPLOYEE TOILETS. TOILETS WERE UNTAGGED.

6. Dec 19, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 CLEAN THE DUST ON TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND SOOT AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE BROILER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

7. Oct 11, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE DUST ON TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND SOOT AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE BROILER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     REPLACE THE MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARD TILE IN THE STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES NEXT TO THE GAS METER. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL IN THE STORAGE AREA WHERE THE LADDER IS STORED.

8. Dec 21, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, BURGERS) ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, BURGERS) ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENT PROVIDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER SLOW DRAINING FROM WOMEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

9. Dec 22, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

10. Dec 21, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ON TO FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO CONVEY ALL WASTE WATER PROPERLY CORRECTLY. OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE (ON LEFT SIDE) UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR GARBAGE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2352333, DATED 11/26/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: #38 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO NOT BE RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEAL ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOF. #40 OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. #55 OBSERVED THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM REPORT #2352333, DATED 12/26/19. (SUMMARY REPORT FILED BEHIND INSPECTION REPORT IN PLASTIC ON WALL). INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

11. Nov 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO NOT BE RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEAL ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOF.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR NEAR WHERE THE BUNS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

12. Sep 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OF DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR AROUND AND UNDERNEATH THE GREASE CONTAINER AT THE REAR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE HEATING UNIT WITH THICK DIRT AND GRIME.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

13. Feb 24, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT BUIL-UP. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT REACH-IN MILK COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.