2k� Burger

835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Sep 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; 2k� Burger is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED GASKET IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE 4 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SHELVING WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN BOTH ACTIVE WALK IN COOLER AND INACTIVE WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Aug 18, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET IN WALK IN COOLER WITH LARGE 4 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING WITH SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN BOTH ACTIVE WALK IN COOLER AND INACTIVE WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 2k� Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 2k� Burger on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 2k� Burger?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 2k� Burger.

Has 2k� Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 2k� Burger have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 2k� Burger means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.