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Burger King

2838-2840 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

66cited violations
1serious tier
20inspections
27tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2368803
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025160
2024130
2023330
2022230
2020220
20191120
2018380
2017270
2016271
20152120

Inspections

  1. Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSREVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BURGERS, SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER IN COOLING UNIT CONTAINING MILK LOCATED NEAR FRONT REGISTERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (FRYERS) IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN CORNERS BY DRIVE THROUGH WINDOWS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING UNITS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

  2. Jul 29, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT & COLD WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 1 BASIN FAUCET IN DISH AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY PLUMBER ON SITE MADE REPAIR HOT AND COLD WATER NOW AVLIABLE AT 1ST BASIN AT 3 COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSEVED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA STAINLESS STEEL FAUCET BROKEN WITH HOLES, NOTED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA DETACHING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE THRU, LEAKING SODA SYRUPS ONTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN WALL AND COVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE/ PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, FRONT PREP, DISH AND TOILET ROOMS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Oct 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED SEVERAL 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS CRACKED OR MISSING SMALL PARTS AND IN POOR REPAIR, WITH LIDS MAINTAINED CLOSED AND SECURED TO RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTDOOR WASTE RECPETACLE LIDS AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES AND RECEPTACLES IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS: BENEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BENEATH DRINK MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Oct 11, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Oct 3, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER, ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Jun 7, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE 1-DOOR CREAM/SAUCE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILES GROUT AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jul 14, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Jan 10, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

  9. Sep 1, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  10. Feb 20, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      THE DOORS TO THE 1 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. MUST REPLACE OR ADJUST DOOR GASKETS.

  11. Aug 6, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WIPING COUNTER TOP WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN PROCEEDED TO HANDLE (BUNS,LETTUCE,TOMATOES) WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.ANOTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE WAS CONSTANTLY RUBBING HANDS AND ARMS AND THEN STARTED WASHING DISHES WITH OUT HAND WASHING.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE IS AT (84.2F).MUST BE AT LEAST 100.0F FOR HOT RUNNING WATER.OBSERVED HOT WATER TANK LEAKING FROM TOPSIDE OF TANK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW PROVIDED AT SINK AT 110.9F(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1QT. CREAMIER 45.9F,4LBS. SUNDAE PIES 47.7F,5 GALLONS FRAPPE 48.2F,1LB. PREPACKAGED RANCH DRESSINGS 49.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 49.75LBS.$53.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COFFEE CONDIMENT PREP COOLER AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER,JUICE/MILK COOLER,LOOSE FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,LOWER CABINET AT PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET ABOVE HOPPER OF ICE CREAM MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN MOP SINK BASIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT FRYERS.

  12. Oct 22, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES.

  13. Oct 11, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND DINING AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BOXES OF EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES.

  14. Feb 7, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      Found the outside dumpster lids not closing due to boxes sticking out of the top. Instructed facility to maintain dumpsters closed with tight fitting lids at all times. Facility corrected during inspection by flattening cardboard boxes and closing lids. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on all three 1 door refrigerators near the fryers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed heavy dirt buildup in the cabinet next to the burger cooker. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the floor under the rear storage racks. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Found an unused ice machine sitting in the back storage area. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.

  15. Jul 18, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Above violation still remaining(Floors in rear kitchen areas by 3 compartment sink, and rear kitchen storage area, needs re-grouting. walk in cooler floor under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in freezer floor under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Above violation still remaining(3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced).

  16. Jul 11, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      Found/observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed doors had gaps ranging from 1/4 to 1/2 inch on bottom, middle of doors, citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler door had damaged/separation on inside of door, metal sticking out, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in rear kitchen areas by 3 compartment sink, and rear kitchen storage area, needs re-grouting. walk in cooler floor under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in freezer floor under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

  17. Sep 28, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...ALSO NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE LID AT THE SALAD BAR AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NOTED NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER AT REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  18. Sep 26, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA.(COLD WATER COMPLETELY SHOT OFF). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR PICK UP. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...ALSO NOTED BROKEN/LOOSE LID AT THE SALAD BAR AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NOTED NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER AT REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OVEN AT THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT AT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO PROVIDE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

  19. May 6, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      : OBSERVED WET FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND BY THE SYRUP MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW OPENING INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES ABOVE SYRUP MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE REACH-IN MILK COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

  20. 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 IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WET FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND BY THE SYRUP MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW OPENING INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES ABOVE SYRUP MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE REACH-IN MILK COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.