Burger Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21)
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Burger Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21), the earliest from 2019. On Nov 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Burger Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21) is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON EXTERIOR OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WALL BY DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BROWN GRIME IN INTERIOR OF LOW TERMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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90
Dec 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47 RULE #4-501.12 AND VIOLATION #5-205.16 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594770 DATED 5/16/2024 NOT CORRECTED. ...4-501.12:NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. ...5-205.15:NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECTED ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS BY ABOVE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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May 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT BAR DUMPSINK NEXT TO BEVERAGE TABLE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF MENTIONED DUMPSINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NEEDED AT FRONT COUNTER SERVICE WHICH INCLUDES SODA DISPENSING AND COFFEE DISPENSING. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 24, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Aug 4, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER AT THE BOTTOM PART OF DISPLAY COOLER INFRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINLINE UNDERNEATH ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLED WATER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS ON SHELF REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BAR AREA AND REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Aug 7, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM PIPE BEHIND DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DCLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 3, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21) on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Burger Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21).
Has Burger Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21) 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 Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger Federation Term 3 L21 — Burger Federation (T3 L21) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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