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Burger King

28 E 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

80cited violations
2serious tier
20inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2368732
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025140
2024130
2023271
2022480
2020130
20182140
2017250
20165201
20152160

Inspections

  1. Mar 25, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FRONT TWO DOORS (INNER/OUTER) ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT EITHER ONE OR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  2. Jun 10, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY.

  3. Feb 10, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND WITH THE LID OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE LIDS ON ALL THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND FOOD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS

  4. Feb 8, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE HOT RUNNING WATER NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (100-120 F) AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS THE FOLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA (51.8 F), THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (63.4 F), AND THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (46.7 F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120 F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND WITH THE LID OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE LIDS ON ALL THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND FOOD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

  5. Mar 15, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Feb 17, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

  7. Feb 15, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION REPORT #2549545 DATE 2/8/2022. OBSERVED 30-40 RODENT DROPPING IN REAR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALL WHERE PRODUCT IS STORED. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER THAT RODENT DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

  8. Feb 8, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT DROPPING IN REAR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALL WHERE PRODUCT IS STORED. OBSERVED OVER 10 DROPPING IN FRONT LOBBY BEHIND COCO-COLA DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM AND LIDS OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

  9. Jun 23, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SERVICE COOLER BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREA AND AROUND DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA OF DEBRIS AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  10. Feb 7, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS (BOTTOM CABINET); CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, TOASTERS, OUTLETS, SURFACES UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE EMPLOYEE COAT HOOKS; SEAL OPENING IN WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; REPAIR TILE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BEVERAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING ICE BIN UNDER POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  11. Jan 30, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AN WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS(HAMBURGERS, ONION RINGS, FRIES, FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLED ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS. ALL DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED AND LIDS TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(EGGS 143.1F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS (BOTTOM CABINET); CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, TOASTERS, OUTLETS, SURFACES UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE EMPLOYEE COAT HOOKS; SEAL OPENING IN WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; REPAIR TILE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BEVERAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING ICE BIN UNDER POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  12. Dec 8, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS (BOTTOM CABINET); CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE EMPLOYEE COAT HOOKS; SEAL OPENING IN WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; REPAIR TILE.

  13. Aug 11, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND OPENINGS IN THE LOWER WALL (NORTH SIDE) ALONG THE WALL BASE THAT NEED TO BE SEALED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR; SEAL OPENINGS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, ALONG THE SIDE OF THE SAFE IN THE OFFICE AND BEHIND/AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  14. Jul 7, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Mar 24, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (BEEF, ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSER AND SURROUNDING SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Mar 22, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA DOES NOT HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER WHEN WATER IS ALSO TURNED ON AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.(RUNNING AT THE SAME TIME) MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSER AND SURROUNDING SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Feb 26, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Feb 17, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID DRIPPING DOWN SIDES AND ENCRUSTED ON GROUND IN FRONT OF CONTAINER. THIS IS A POSSBLIE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Mar 19, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (HAMBURGERS,FISH,CHICKEN,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR AND INTERIOR TRIM OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICEE MACHINE,GASKETS ON SOME WINDOWS IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,HOT HOLDING UNITS,SODA DISPENSER IN PREP AND DINING AREA,CONDIMENT BINS,SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER HOLDER AT ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FRYERS,GRILL & HOT WATER TANK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANELS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OUT LET COVER ABOVE REAR 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,REAR DOOR THRESHOLD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR TOPPINGS PREP COOLER,SHAKE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE (CLOTHING AND SHOES) AND STORE PROPERLY

  20. Feb 20, 2015 License · 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

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES TO REMOVE GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND GROUND DURING INSPECTION.CONTAINER AND AREA IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR AND INTERIOR TRIM OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICEE MACHINE,GASKETS ON SOME WINDOWS IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,HOT HOLDING UNITS,SODA DISPENSER IN PREP AND DINING AREA,CONDIMENT BINS,SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER HOLDER AT ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FRYERS,GRILL & HOT WATER TANK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANELS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OUT LET COVER ABOVE REAR 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,REAR DOOR THRESHOLD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR TOPPINGS PREP COOLER,SHAKE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE (CLOTHING AND SHOES) AND STORE PROPERLY.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.