Burger King
7523 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60626 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2349215
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 17, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SHELVING/LINERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 23, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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May 13, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 16, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15--- OBSERVED OPEN 1" GAP WITH A TORN/MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD EXIT DOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 9, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS DISPENSED WITH A BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER WITH LIQUID EGG PRODUCT. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 25 TO 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASBOARD BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPEN 1" GAP WITH A TORN/MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD EXIT DOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----INTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM CABINETS WITH SODA SYRUP SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY.----FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS SUCH AS PILED EMPTY PLASTIC BUCKETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 2, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS AND MOLD LIKE DISCOLORATION ON LINING DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 4, 2019 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CANS WITH NO LIDS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 3, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC COVER OF TOP OF SOFT SERVE/MILKSHAKE MACHINE. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC COVER.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGHOUT UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATORS, UNDER MILK SHAKE MACHINE, NEAR MOP SINK, IN EMPLOYEE AREA AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SIDES OF SOFT SERVE/MILK SHAKE MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON RIGHT SIDE. CLEAN MACHINE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 1, 2018 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
BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO INSIDE THE ICE BIN UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, NEED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN NEED TO CLEAN PINK SUBSTANCE AT LID OF "VITAMIX" UNIT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 26, 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
BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO INSIDE THE ICE BIN UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, NEED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN NEED TO CLEAN PINK SUBSTANCE AT LID OF "VITAMIX" UNIT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 3, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 8, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED POP NOZZLE AT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE STICKY.INSTRUCTED MANGAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SHELVING UNDER FOOD PREP/PRODUCTION TABLE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED VENTILATION SCREEN IN CEILING DUSTY ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN ALSO HOT HOOD OVER GRILL/OVEN WITH BAKED ON GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTH SCREEN AND HOOD.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 30, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON PREP FREEZER/COOLER WHERE THE FRIES AND ONION RINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 26, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON PREP FREEZER/COOLER WHERE THE FRIES AND ONION RINGS ARE STORED. ALSO OBSERVED LIQUID STAINS ON CONTACT SURFACES BY SHAKE/SUNDAE MACHINE, AND AROUND THE SODA FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER AND GRILL. ALSO THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE BUCKET NEXT TO THE SHAKE MACHINE IS DIRTY. 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
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DINING AREA. FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND THE FLOOR AT BOTH DRIVE THRU AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, MAINLY AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. ALSO IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE UNDER THE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 29, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 9, 2015 Complaint 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 8-31-15,REPORT #1482955 #29(#32)-SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE STATION,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT POP DISPENSER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTER CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
Inspection summary report from 8-31-2015,REPORT #1482955 NO DISPLAYED TO CUSTOMERS,POSTED WAS A SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-4-14,REPORT #1482304.COPY OF THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO #14
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN UNABLE TO LOCK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR KNOB AT SAID DOOR CONDENSATION LEAKING THRU THE VENT COVER AT FRONT AREA ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE SHUTTER AT COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIQUID SPILLAGE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE POP DISPENSER AT DINING AREA,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
MINERAL BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Serious
Critical
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Aug 31, 2015 Complaint · Fail — 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED:HAMBURGERS,CHEESE,CHICKEN ETC.AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-4-14,REPORT #1482308. #32-SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE STATION,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT POP DISPENSER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTER SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN UNABLE TO LOCK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR KNOB AT SAID DOOR CONDENSATION LEAKING THRU THE VENT COVER AT FRONT AREA ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE SHUTTER AT COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIQUID SPILLAGE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE POP DISPENSER AT DINING AREA,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
MINERAL BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 4, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE STATION,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT POP DISPENSER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTER
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING WATER PIPE BEHIND THE POP DISPENSER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 31, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Fail.
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.