Burger Alley Chicago

829 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

American

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Burger Alley Chicago three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Burger Alley Chicago's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS.(HANDLES BURGERS,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,SPICES,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.MUST REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT KITCHEN AREAS.(2 DISCONNECTED COOKING OVENS AND STOVE)MUST REMOVE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.

May 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Clutter and unnecessary items noted in kitchen, instructed to remove and maintain.

Feb 2, 2023

Routine

4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PLAIN SIGHT TO THE PUBLIC. EMPLOYEE POSTED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 4-301.14 OBSERVED AN STOVE/OVEN BEING USED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO BAKE COOKIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY VENT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger Alley Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger Alley Chicago on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger Alley Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burger Alley Chicago.

Has Burger Alley Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger Alley Chicago have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger Alley Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Burger Alley Chicago inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger Alley Chicago is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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