Burger Baron
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Burger Baron, the earliest from 2010. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Burger Baron on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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70
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID(S). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU, BUT MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU FOOD ITEMS; DISCLOSURE IS INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS, NOTED WITH AN ASTERICK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DIRT ON FLOORS AND FLOOR MATS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DINING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OPENING IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2591397 ON 3/21/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPICES AND BULK FOODS STORED OUTSIDE OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES AND BULK DRY FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS (SHREDDED LETTUCE ETC) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PLASTIC BOWL USED AS SCOOP STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT TOUCHING COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY OR USE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE ON WALLS/CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUP BASE POWDERS IN CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOODS IF NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID TO TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, ICE, AND DIRT ALONG FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jun 25, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF SLICED TOMATOES (48 F) AND CHICKEN (46 F) LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HNDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION FILLED WITH A BOX OF PAPERS. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PUROPESES ONLY, SAID SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jul 28, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED,
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND/OR REMINDER STATEMENTS REGARDING EGGS ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS/RTE FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PUT CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHRN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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May 1, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE VENT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 2LBS OF PRECOOKED HAMBURGER PATTIES IN A PAN NEXT TO GRILL AT 107.3F AND 121.5F, 1LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS ON THE PREP TABLE AT 125.6F, 1/4 LBS OF DELI HAM AT 46.3F. FOODS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL WEIGHT 3 1/4LBS AT $150. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S MAKING SANDWHICHS, CUTTING UP FOODS AND PLACING CHICKEN ON BUNS, PUTTING CONDIMENT ON BURGER'S, HOT DOGS HANDLED READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT USING GLOVES OR WASHING THEIR HAND. ALSO CLEANING WORK STATION. AFTER TELLING THE MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE'S TO WASH THIER HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES, STILL OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE GRAB A RAW BURGER AND PREP BUN FOR ANOTHER SANDWHICH. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE'S AND MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH THIER HANDS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-010(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Mar 25, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED CONCENTRATION) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 25, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, POP MACHINE, ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND COOLER GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
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Dec 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, POP MACHINE, ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND COOLER GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 21, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods not labeled or dated inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors alomg wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in salad or beverage cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Feb 29, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IS RUSTY AND SO IS THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SICK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN AND HAS GREASE BUILDUP. TOP, SIDES, FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE AND THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND CLEAN ALL OF THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA, BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE DINING ROOM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Jul 19, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS SOME AREAS OF RESTAURANT
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Jan 20, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Jun 7, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD FROM BOTTOMS OF WORK TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK,INSTALL BARRIER BETWEEN MOP SINK,EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,GRILL,MANUAL CAN OPENER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,ICE MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS,SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.THE FLOORS BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL,ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR AREA BY MOP SINK,REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger Baron last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger Baron on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger Baron?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Burger Baron.
Has Burger Baron's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger Baron have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Burger Baron 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 Baron inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger Baron is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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