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Burnham Plaza Mart

828 S Wabash AVE, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

47cited violations
1serious tier
13inspections
5tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2014232
Status
Risk 3 (Low)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025260
2017140
2016280
2015140
2014150
2013160
2012120
2011161
2010360

Inspections

  1. Dec 31, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT IN THE BATHROOM MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  2. Dec 15, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PET ON SITE. OBSERVED A BOX OF CAT LITTER FILLED WITH CAT POOP IN THE BASEMENT AND LOTS OF CAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LIVE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS AND LOTS OF CAT DROPPING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT IN THE BATHROOM MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  3. Jun 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND STOCK ITEMS NOT STORED ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE STOCK ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND HALLWAY ON SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CABINET BELOW IT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE POP CRATES IN THE REAR STORAGE AND HALL WAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      THE AREA THAT USED TO BE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHEN THERE WAS A RESTAURANT ON THE PREMISES HAS A LOT OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THAT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. -MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  4. Dec 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      No certified food and sanitation manager on site no certificate posted where deli meat and sliced pizza are sold, instructed mgr to obtain. serious citation issued 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      the following not clean, meat slicer, prep table, prep coolers and food shelves, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      floor in rear dry storage area in poor repair, instructed to replace damaged tiles.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      missing sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      employee clothing and personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to store away.

  5. Apr 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN FACILITY, ESTABLISHMENT HAVE A FRESH DELI MEAT COUNTER. POSTED CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED, NO DOCUMENTS FOR RENEWAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  6. May 1, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE DOOR LEDGE OF DELI COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY DO DISHES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

  7. Jul 16, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEW DISH RACK NEEDED WORN IN POOR REPAIR. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN WITH DEEP CUTS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETERS MUST BE ADDED TO ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jul 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS, MEAT SLICER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO FLOOR IN FRONT OF STOCK ITEMS AND COOLERS ON SIDE/FRONT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA.

  9. Aug 13, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. FOUND CRACKED GLASS DOOR AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(FOOD DEBRIS)

  10. Sep 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA, HANDWASH BOWL WAS REMOVED. NO OTHER HANDWASH BOWL NEAR BY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER IMMEDIATELY. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF UNDER PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL AND MAKE SHELF SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND INSIDE UNUSED PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR AT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA/PIZZA DOUGH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR WALL/SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AND KEEP ALL WALLS CLEAN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  11. Jul 15, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Jun 22, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Found 3 compartment sink at front preparation areas with no grease trap. Found pizza oven and pannini grill not hooded/vented.

  13. Apr 22, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found reach in cooler with broken glass door.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Found small electric pizza oven, electric gyro unit, and panini toaster with no hood vent.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Found 2x 3 compartment sinks with no grease trap. Found leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink front preparation area. Found leaky p-trap at restroom/ventillation not working.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Found no exposed hand sink easily accessible to pizza preparation areas.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found no backflow prevention devices for espresso maker and cappucino maker.

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.