Burger King #10797
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2014
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Score
Burger King #10797 has been inspected six times since 2013. The most recent visit was on Sep 5, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Burger King #10797 is from Sep 5, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Burger King #10797's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DAIRY COOLER AT THE FRONT DRIVE THRU TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE OR DEBRIS: BEHIND AND AROUND FRYER, AT THE FRONT DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AROUND THE POP SYRUP RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE POP MACHINE AT THE FRONT DRIVE THRU WINDOW AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK HAS A LEAK AND THE FAUCET AT THE FRONT 3 COMP SINK ALSO HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Feb 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE DIRTY/SOILED AND MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: SODA NOZZLES AT DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND FOOD SERVICE AREA, THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP, AND UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP TABLE ON THE COOKING LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE DISCOLORATION AND SLIMY BUILDUP IN FLOORS DRAINS UNDER THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO UNDER THE REAR ICE MACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE REAR ICE MACHINE AND GREASE REYCLING TANK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND ACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Jul 17, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE COFFEE STATIONS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE WEST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO THE 1 DOOR OVEN ON PREP TABLE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food including the management personnel.
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Jun 28, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,TOPS & SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE HOT HOLDING PREP SERVICE AREAS,KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAYS AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE COFFEE STATIONS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE WEST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO THE 1 DOOR OVEN ON PREP TABLE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food including the management personnel.
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May 23, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,TOPS & SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE HOT HOLDING PREP SERVICE AREAS,KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAYS AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE COFFEE STATIONS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE WEST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO THE 1 DOOR OVEN ON PREP TABLE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food including the management personnel.
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May 10, 2013
License
12 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS HANDLING FOODS,MAKING COFFEES AND ICED DRINKS,HANDLING MONEYS AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK/RED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF ICE MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT SET OF DOUBLE DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED AT CENTER BOTTOM 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM LEFT CORNER ALSO THE NORTH/WEST DRIVE THRU WINDOW IS NOT INSECT PROOFED.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT COMPLETE MISSING A COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE AND A MAP LOCATOR TO INDENTIFY ALL THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLIHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,TOPS & SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE HOT HOLDING PREP SERVICE AREAS,KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAYS AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE COFFEE STATIONS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE WEST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO THE 1 DOOR OVEN ON PREP TABLE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS.THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING. REPAIR WATER LEAK AT URINAL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON SHELVINGS ABOVE THE EAST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food including the management personnel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #10797 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #10797 on file is from Sep 5, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #10797?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burger King #10797.
Has Burger King #10797's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #10797 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #10797 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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