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Burger King #207

2700 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

30cited violations
1serious tier
11inspections
16tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2368733
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024110
2023140
2022130
2021250
2020130
2019130
2017120
2016120
2015271

Inspections

  1. Dec 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GENERAL CLEANING NEEDING TO BE DONE IN THE REAR AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AREA A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE METAL SHELVING AND A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  2. Jul 17, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER WENT TO PURCHASE ONE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM THE FLOOR.

  3. Apr 20, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED. A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED 2/24/21 WAS PRESENTED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE THROUGH RECIPROCITY FROM KENNEDY KING COLLEGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM THE FLOOR.

  4. Jun 29, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON VENTILATION OVER FLAME BROILER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jun 22, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR MOP SINK AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURES AT HANDSINK NEAR DRIVE UP WINDOW AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON VENTILATION OVER FLAME BROILER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Oct 13, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. REPAIR HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN REAR FURNACE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN TPILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, THE GRILL, AND ON THE OUTSIDES OF THE PREP EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE IN THE REAR STORAGE ARE ADJACENT TO THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE FRYER STATION AND IN FRONT OF THE BURGER GRILL, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Dec 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed grout in poor repair in fryer area and rear 3 compartment sink area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed pooled water located on floor by door leading to dining room area, between rear 3 compartment sink and rear exposed hand sink. Instructed manager to find source and repair. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed small leak underneath exposed hand sink, at shut off valve, in rear by drive through window, between soft served ice cream machine and rear register station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed small leak at neck faucet located a front 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

  9. Oct 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, DUSTY CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, AND WALL PAPER COMMING OFF HALLWAY TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, REPLACE WALL COVERING.

  10. Mar 20, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP OR CATCH BASIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK USED FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST INSTALL OR VERIFY THAT THERE IS A GREASE RECEPTOR OR CATCH BASIN ON PREMISES. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER LINE BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

  11. Feb 23, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA IN FRONT. EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THIS AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES IN THE BOTTOM CABINET AREA OF FRYERS; DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED TO BOTTOM CABINET AREA OF FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND REAR STORAGE; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK USED FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST INSTALL OR VERIFY THAT THERE IS A GREASE RECEPTOR ON PREMISES. NO BACKFLOW DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER LINE BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

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.