Burger Boy Express Inc. — Halal Smash Burger & Phillies

Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #25,#38 AND #60 FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2614471 DATED:03/25/2025 #25-OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU.MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." #38--6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE AND 50 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR SECTION OF THE BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. #60--8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2592967 DATED 04/17/2024. #51-5-204.12--Observed no backflow prevention device on the utility sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install a proper backflow device. #55-6-501.114--Observed unused coolers, grill equipment, and oven off and not working along the northern wall of the dining area and one item on the south wall. Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items for the function of the facility. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Inspector notes: 3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON TOP OF KITCHEN STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Inspector notes: 6-202.15--OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENINGS ON THE SIDE FRAME.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 2-402.11--OBSERVED COOK WITH LONG BEARD AND NO BEARD GUARD.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

Inspector notes: 4-602.13--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE/EQUIPMENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 6-501.114-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DRAINING WATER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WASTE WATERS ARE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU.MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,(SEE COMMENTS).

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2592967 DATED: 04/17/2024. #51-5-204.12--Observed no backflow prevention device located on the utility sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install a proper backflow device. #55-6-501.114--Observed unused coolers, grill equipment, and oven off and not working along the northern wall of the dining area and one item on the south wall. Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items for the function of the facility. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/2/2025.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS.RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS,GYRO SANDWICHES ETC.)WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON TOP OF KITCHEN STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENINGS ON THE SIDE FRAME.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH LONG BEARD AND NO BEARD GUARD.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE/EQUIPMENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Inspector notes: 5-204.12--Observed no backflow prevention device located on the utility sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install a proper backflow device.

Inspector notes: 6-501.114--Observed unused coolers, grill equipment, and oven off and not working along the northern wall of the dining area and one item on the south wall. Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items for the function of the facility.

Inspector notes: Observed no easily accessible or convenient hand sink available for use by employees in the 3 compartment sink dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install additional handwashing sink with hot and cold running water fully equipped with soap and hand paper towels. Handwashing sinks must be conveniently located and accessible, and to be used solely for hand washing. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-030(c).

Inspector notes: Observed the chest freezer located on cardboard and Styrofoam in the prep area in the front. Instructed manager to remove to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Inspector notes: Observed the interior walls of the microwave at the preparation line area to be soiled with food residue. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain area free and clean of food residue.

Inspector notes: Observed no backflow prevention device located on the utility sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install a proper backflow device.

Inspector notes: Observed unused coolers, grill equipment, and oven off and not working along the northern wall of the dining area and one item on the south wall. Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items for the function of the facility.

Inspector notes: Observed a missing filter in the ventilation hood above the cooking station on the south wall of the facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the filters.