Burger Bar Chicago
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2015, Burger Bar Chicago has 25 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Burger Bar Chicago on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 27, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: "FOUND PULLED PORK LABELED WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 2/7. ALSO NOTED, BRISKET WITHOUT DATE MARKING. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS SAID FOOD ITEMS, ABOUT 6LBS, AT A COST OF $150. PREPARED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE ROACHES IN DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER HAND WASHING SINK, COMING OUT OF HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DEAD ROACHES TAPED TO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THESE MUST BE REMOVED. ALSO NOTED, A DEAD ROACH LOCATED IN THE CAULKING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Sep 4, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found 2 lbs of cooked sliced onions at 62.2f, onion cooked a day before placed under prep table at room temperature. Instructed to keep cooked vegetable at proper hot or cold temp. Priority violation 7-38-005. onions discarded valued at $5.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Low Temp dish washing machine at main kitchen not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, machine was running on empty sanitizer container , machine was being used during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knife wedged between 2 prep coolers. Instructed to keep on a clean surface.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry before stacking in each other.
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Mar 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING SOLUTION NOW AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 10 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP. 10 NOTED DEAD ROACHES ALONG BAR. ALSO NOTED APROX 15 DEAD ROACHES IN CORNER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Oct 30, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED GLOVES NOT BEING USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS CONDENSERS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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Oct 24, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS ALL CHICKEN ITEMS (BUILD YOUR OWN CHICKEN PATTY BURGER), CRISPY CHICKEN STACKER, ZESTY SHRIMP STACKER, SHRIMP ITEMS, PORK CHICKEN AND SHRIMP TACOS, BRATWURST STACKER WITH GROUND VEAL/GROUND PORK, ALL CHICKEN WING ITEMS, FRIED PICKLES, GUAC AND CHIPS, FRIED CHICKEN CESAR AND CLASSIC COBB SALADS, TRIPLE CHEESY MAC, KIDS MENU CHICKEN FINGERS, AND KIDS MENU MACARONI AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISCLOSURES FROM SAID ITEMS AND ONLY MAINTAIN DISCLOSURES BY ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED ON A PIPE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRAWLING IN BETWEEN THE SODA DISPENSER AND THE CO2 TANKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ONE CRAWLING IN THE DRINK PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND COCKROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED GLOVES NOT BEING USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS CONDENSERS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 7-38-060 OBSERVED A KIDS MENU WITHOUT A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 23, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114 OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION BOTH DISH MACHINES WERE SANITIZING AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING LEVEL OF 50PPM-100PPM AT SAID DISH MACHINES AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. FACILITY MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: 3-501.14 OBSERVED FACILITY INADEQUATELY COOLING TCS FOODS, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION ABOUT 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WERE COOLING ON A RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CHEF STATES "CHICKEN WINGS WERE MADE IN THE MORNING AND PLACED ON RACKS TO COOL." SAID TCS FOODS WERE AT 75F DURING THE INSPECTION AT 3PM. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW TCS FOODS TO COOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURES AND WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE METHOD OF COOLING, SUCH AS, AN ICE BATH OR BLAST CHILL AND TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT THE COOLING PROCESS AND AT ALL TIMES. CHEF DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER GRAB READY TO EAT SLICED TOMATOES WITH HER BARE HANDS TO PREPARE A SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID ITEMS, WASH HAND AND PUT ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING ANY READY TO EAT FOODS, BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID ITEM, WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS ALL CHICKEN ITEMS (BUILD YOUR OWN CHICKEN PATTY BURGER), CRISPY CHICKEN STACKER, ZESTY SHRIMP STACKER, SHRIMP ITEMS, PORK CHICKEN AND SHRIMP TACOS, BRATWURST STACKER WITH GROUND VEAL/GROUND PORK, ALL CHICKEN WING ITEMS, FRIED PICKLES, GUAC AND CHIPS, FRIED CHICKEN CESAR AND CLASSIC COBB SALADS, TRIPLE CHEESY MAC, KIDS MENU CHICKEN FINGERS, AND KIDS MENU MACARONI AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISCLOSURES FROM SAID ITEMS AND ONLY MAINTAIN DISCLOSURES BY ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED ON A PIPE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRAWLING IN BETWEEN THE SODA DISPENSER AND THE CO2 TANKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ONE CRAWLING IN THE DRINK PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND COCKROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED GLOVES NOT BEING USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS CONDENSERS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 7-38-060 OBSERVED A KIDS MENU WITHOUT A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ONLY MAINTAINING A INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 75F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HAND WASHING TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER TOUCH RAW BEEF BURGERS, WIPE HIS GLOVES ON A TOWEL AND THEN PROCEEDED TO TOUCH A READY TO EAT BURGER BUN WITH THE SAME GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BURGER BUN, REMOVE SOILED GLOVES, WASH HANDS AND RETRIEVE NEW GLOVES AFTER TOUCHING RAW BEEF AND BEFORE TOUCHING ANY READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED BURGER BUN AND SOILED GLOVES, WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(E) OBSERVED THE DRINK STATION HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER OVER 120F AND THE COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED A LID IS NEEDED OVER THE RAW BEEF CONTAINER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN ORDER TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED THE LID OPEN ON THE ICE BIN BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ICE BIN LID AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER IMPROPERLY USING FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 8, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SOILED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR OF WALK IN WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROST BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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May 31, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS REACHES A MINIMUM OF 41 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN DELI COOLER RANGING FROM 47.2 -68 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS KEPT AT 41 F AND BELOW.MANAGER DISCARDED 2 QUARTS HALF AND HALF, 20 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS, & 10 POUNDS CHEESE ($150) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZER AT DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CANS OF RAID ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR OF WALK IN WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Jul 13, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED CANS OF RAID ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED SODA SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Aug 12, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET ON COOLERS ON HOT LINE LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY FOOTNOTE DISCLOSING THAT MENU ITEMS (BURGERS, ETC.) ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 - 12 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY(DISH WASHING AREA, FOOD PREP AREA, BAR AREA). MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET ON COOLERS ON HOT LINE LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA ACCUMULATED WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 4, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DRAWERS COLD HOLDING AT 67.9 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 20 SMALL FLIES REAR PREP AREA 9 IN REAR WASHING AREA/ UTILITY SINK AREA IN REAR PREP AREA, 10 IN BAR AREA 40 COCKROACH THROUGH OUT REAR PREP KITCHEN 3 ROACHES CRAWLING ON NORTH WALL NEAR BAG IN BOX IN REAR PREP AREA 15 ROACHES CRAWLING ON NORTH WALL NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. 5 ROACHES CRAWLING ON CEILING, ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND ON WALL OF UTILITY SINK. ROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN REAR PREP KITCHEN INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES & ROACHES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (UNDER EQUIPMENT & THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH IN COOLER, GRILL, BAR AREA,GREASE TRAP, PREP STATION, ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HOLES IN WALL AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DRAWERS COLD HOLDING AT 67.9 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED AND COOLED ROAST BEEF, MEATBALLS ETC. STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA/ UTILITY SINK AREA IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 IN BAR AREA 2 COCKROACH NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 1 ROACH CRAWLING ON BAG IN BOX IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES & ROACHES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR (LEAKING NOT FUNCTIONAL). FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (UNDER EQUIPMENT & THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH IN COOLER, GRILL, BAR AREA, ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HOLES IN WALL AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(B-D) OBSERVED (1 OF 3)HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL) HOT WATER NOT WORKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DRAWERS COLD HOLDING AT 67.9 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT MEATBALLS,BEEF, CHEESE, CUT LEAFY GREENS 20 FIVE POUND PAN OF AT 60.4 DEGREES F AND 2 FIVE POUND PAN OF SLICE TOMATO 62.6 DEGREES F PREP REACH IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP COOK LINE LINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 120 POUNDS $250.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME HOT WATER AT 75.4-98.7 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED AND COOLED ROAST BEEF, MEATBALLS ETC. STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA/ UTILITY SINK AREA IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 IN BAR AREA 2 COCKROACH NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES & ROACHES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(B-D) OBSERVED (1 OF 3)HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL) HOT WATER NOT WORKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (UNDER EQUIPMENT & THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH IN COOLER, GRILL ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE LABELS NOT LABELED (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE SODA GUNS AND SODA GUN HOLDERS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE SPILLS, FOOD AND DIRT ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE BAR WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOWER WALL SURFACES UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP BUCKET WITH DIRTY WATER INSIDE AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMP WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, DAIRY, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND A MANAGER WHO HOLDS THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE SPILLS, FOOD AND DIRT ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE BAR WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOWER WALL SURFACES UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP BUCKET WITH DIRTY WATER INSIDE AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMP WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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70
May 10, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 3 LBS OF RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES STORED AT 60.4F AT OPEN TOP PREP COOLER. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.5F HEAT FROM NEAR HOT GRILL CAUSING PATTIES TEMPERATURE TO RISE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PATTIES DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER NOTED AT THE BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN AT BAR AREA WITH NO LIDS, CLOSE TO CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER TO ICE BIN AND KEEP COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER NOTED UNDER DISH AREA HAND SINK, UNDR BAR COUNTER AND AROUND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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90
Jan 8, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THRESHOLDS AT THE WALK IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THRESHOLD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SERVICE STATION AND INSIDE OF BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE PREP AREA HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER SPLASHING ON BAR FLOOR FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE OUTLET PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT EXCESS WATER BEING ON THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger Bar Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger Bar Chicago on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger Bar Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Burger Bar Chicago.
Has Burger Bar Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger Bar Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger Bar Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Burger Bar Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger Bar Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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