Burger Baron
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
70
Score
Burger Baron, located at 1381 W Grand Ave in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on January 20, 2026, with a score of 70. This inspection resulted in seven minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, proper labeling, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 21 scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 26, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 2, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 25, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Jul 28, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
May 1, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 31, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 25, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 25, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 10, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Feb 21, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 29, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 19, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 20, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 7, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jan 20, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OPENING IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DIRT ON FLOORS AND FLOOR MATS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DINING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
57
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Core (Minor)
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