Burger Hub

6234 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2016

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Burger Hub, the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 26, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.

Burger Hub's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2016

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: GRILL/DEEPFRYER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED ABOVE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT CUSTOMER SITTING AREAS.(FOOD/GREASE/SPLATTER) MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM WASHBOWL LOOSE. MUST FASTEN WASHBOWL AT RESTROOM.

Aug 26, 2015

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in cooler, and reach in freezer.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment/cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear storage area, shall be replaced.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shield in bathroom, shall be replaced.

Jul 23, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: BASE OF WINDOW SILL AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS; SIDE OF 4-TOP STOVE TOP, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST RESURFACE FLOOR AT BASE OF THE FRONT WINDOW SILLS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SAID AREA OF FLOOR IS NOT EVEN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT LOCATED OVER THE 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER. VENT IS CLOGGED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRI.

Dec 10, 2013

License

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Must provide splash guard between 1 compartment sink and exposed hand sink.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floor in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Damaged/stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep area rear kitchen area and bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger Hub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger Hub on file is from Jan 26, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger Hub?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger Hub.

Has Burger Hub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger Hub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger Hub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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