Bareburger

3357 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Bareburger stretching back to 2016. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Bareburger since Nov 20, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Bareburger's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL PRE-SET UTENSILS ON DINING ROOM TABLES WITH USE END OF UTENSIL COVERED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN GASKETS ON LOWER PORTION OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WHITE COLORED RESIDUE FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Jan 13, 2017

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED, OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Jul 6, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE COOKS LINE HAND SINK BETWEEN BAR PREP SINK AND PREP AREA ON COOKS LINE.

Jun 30, 2016

License

3 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR DOORS TO BUILDINGS EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL DOORS.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS ON BOTH DISH MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE COOKS LINE HAND SINK BETWEEN BAR PREP SINK AND PREP AREA ON COOKS LINE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bareburger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bareburger on file is from Nov 20, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bareburger?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bareburger.

Has Bareburger's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bareburger have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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