Burger King
6400 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2368795
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 16 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 22, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MULITPLE EMPLOYEES HANDSLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE, AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ---ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 13, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 3, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 26, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CABINETS OF DEEP FAT FRYERS TO BE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS OF DEEP FAT FRYER. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AT BASE OF WALL DIRTY AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. CORE VIOLATION
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILLATION IN MEN'S ANS WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 25, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS AT FRYING AREA GREASY AND RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLR DIRTY.INSTRUCTEDMANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINETS AND RACKS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE.ISTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO INTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ALSO NOTED NO DRAIN COVER OVER DRAIN AT DRY STORGE AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DRAIN COVER OVER DRAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 14, 2017 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 18, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 17, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2069597 ISSUED ON 07-10-2017. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #18 - FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM/MIDDLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. #19 - FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH BROKEN AND WARPED LIDS/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GARBAGE LIDS AND THE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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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
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED CHEST FREEZER LID TAPED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON SHELVE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS WITH DUST BUILD-UP AROUND PIPES BEHIND FRYERS IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SYRUP SHELVES WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Serious
Critical
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Jul 10, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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 FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM/MIDDLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH BROKEN AND WARPED LIDS/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GARBAGE LIDS AND THE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (09-21-2016) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED CHEST FREEZER LID TAPED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON SHELVE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS WITH DUST BUILD-UP AROUND PIPES BEHIND FRYERS IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SYRUP SHELVES WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-012
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS,
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL SOME AREAS NOT CLEAN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Nov 30, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR/WALL BASEBOARD TILES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR/WALL BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 9, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR, SIDES AND PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH/BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 20, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR, SIDES AND PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH/BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
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.