Gordon Ramsay Burger

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 29, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ONE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CLEAN FILTER FOR COOKLINE VENTILATION HOOD.

2. Jun 12, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jun 3, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM, DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH AREA, PREP AREA, AIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY POPULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

4. Sep 10, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED 2 LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD BURNED OUT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Sep 5, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE BAR HAND-SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED."

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA EGGS TEMP RANGING FROM 57.8F-52.0F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1.5LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $8.34 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F ATCOLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED 2 LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD BURNED OUT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jan 12, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jan 5, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DROP SHOOT AND DRIP PLATE IS SOILED WITH BLACK DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) THAT REFERS TO THE REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. ASTERISK EACH ITEM AND CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN PREP-LINE COOLERS LOCATED BETWEEN COOKLIN/GRILL UNITS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONING. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE

   • Severity not stated

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

     CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT WHERE IT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND SHELVING IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND DUSTY FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. Feb 22, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     No temperature measuring device on site for high temp dish washing machines, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

9. Aug 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Improper cooling Method, food is cover tightly during cooling down process in walk-in cooler, instructed to cover loosely to facilitate heat transfer from food surface.

   • Severity not stated

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

     Ice bins at bar missing covers, instructed to provide.

10. Apr 25, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      employees using a cloth towel to dry washed wet food containers, instructed to air dry utensils only.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      Observed waste water overflowing from main kitchen floor drain onto kitchen's floor when employees using hand sink to wash hands. instructed manager to keep plumbing in good working order. facility was operating during inspection. priority violation 7-38-30(c). by the end of inspection a plumber arrived and repaired drain.

11. Nov 24, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND OVER 10 DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE REAR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS UNRELATED TO THE OPERATION, SUCH AS LADDERS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

12. Nov 23, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND OVER 10 DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE REAR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE INSECTS.

    • Serious Priority

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT COUNTER NEXT TO THE TO-GO DOOR PROTECTING THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS UNRELATED TO THE OPERATION, SUCH AS LADDERS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.