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Burger King

10550 S AVENUE B, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

59cited violations
0serious tier
9inspections
44tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2368745
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
20243170
20232330
2016230
2015130

Inspections

  1. Oct 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON BACK, SIDE AND TOPS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN CORNERS AND DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  2. Apr 17, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Apr 15, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FORNT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, BROILER, CABINETS, SHELVING UNNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE, INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN DRIVE THRU AREA, ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DRIVE THRU AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, SOILED PALLETS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592289 ON 4-8-24:60- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583201 ON 10-11-23:55- MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG TOP OF WALL BASES, DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED. 56-REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  4. Apr 8, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN WASHROOM (54F) AND MEN WASHROOM (53.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FORNT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, BROILER, CABINETS, SHELVING UNNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE, INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN DRIVE THRU AREA, ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DRIVE THRU AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, SOILED PALLETS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583201 ON 10-11-23:55- MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG TOP OF WALL BASES, DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED. 56-REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  5. Oct 11, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR SHAKE , DESSERT ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,SODA MACHINES DRIP TRAYS,PREP TABLES ,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,ICEE MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,FRYER FILTER.WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER-SHELVING UNITS & RACKS, COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FAN GUARD COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK STOPPER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.18 : MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FIXTURES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (TOILETS AND HAND SINKS)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRT, GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,BLACK MOLDED WATER,EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,FOUL SMELLING ODOR NEAR FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG TOP OF WALL BASES,DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM AROUND WALLS AND WINDOWS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LOBBY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE NOTED ON KIDS MENU STATING A DRINK AS PART OF THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE A BEVERAGE THAT'S 130 OR LESS CALORIES AND NO ADDED SUGAR.

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

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,FISH,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR SHAKE , DESSERT ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/3/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,SODA MACHINES DRIP TRAYS,PREP TABLES ,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,ICEE MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,FRYER FILTER.WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER-SHELVING UNITS & RACKS, COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FAN GUARD COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK STOPPER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FIXTURES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (TOILETS AND HAND SINKS)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRT, GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,BLACK MOLDED WATER,EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,FOUL SMELLING ODOR NEAR FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG TOP OF WALL BASES,DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM AROUND WALLS AND WINDOWS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LOBBY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. IT IS STORED INSIDE OF A FOLDER.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE NOTED ON KIDS MENU STATING A DRINK AS PART OF THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE A BEVERAGE THAT'S 130 OR LESS CALORIES AND NO ADDED SUGAR.

  7. Jun 28, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  8. Jun 16, 2016 Canvass · 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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POST OR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS,HOT DOG AND CHILI. A CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  9. Feb 20, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL LIGHTB SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER WHERE SALADS ARE STORED IN PREP AREA

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.