Burger King #11297

6900 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60621
American
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Burger King #11297, the earliest from 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Burger King #11297 dates to Mar 5, 2015.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALSO CLEAN BROILER,PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS,GREASE AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGH OUT PREMISES. ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND SPLATTERS.
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Feb 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVERED IN THE REAR DRY/PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA 30 TO 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED, ALSO DROPPINGS WERE FOUND INSIDE BOX OF ICE BAGS. MANAGER HAS DISPOSED OF THE BOX OF ICE BAGS USED FOR CUSTOMER. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALSO CLEAN BROILER,PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS,GREASE AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGH OUT PREMISES. ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND SPLATTERS.
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Sep 25, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING ROOM BY SELF-SERVICE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WITH STAINS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, AND REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR LIGHTS IN DINING ROOM THAT ARE NOT WORKING.
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Sep 18, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 5-6-13 ON REPORT# 920335 NOT CORRECTED:-32-REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.-33- INTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.-34- FLOOR TILES IN DRIVE-THRU AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LARGE PUDDLES OF STANDING WATER OBSERVED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN TILES TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING STORAGE CLOSETS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS). SEAL ALL CRACKS IN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.-35-CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR AND WHEREVER NEEDED. REPAIR BOTH ENTRY/EXIT DOORS IN DINING ROOM, UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM AND IN LEFT LOWER CORNER. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 29.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING ROOM BY SELF-SERVICE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WITH STAINS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR LIGHTS IN DINING ROOM THAT ARE NOT WORKING.
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May 6, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND POP DISPENSER IN DRIVE-THRU, COUNTER BEHIND SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING IN DINING ROOM, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN DRIVE-THRU AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LARGE PUDDLES OF STANDING WATER OBSERVED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN TILES TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING STORAGE CLOSETS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS). SEAL ALL CRACKS IN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR AND WHEREVER NEEDED. REPAIR BOTH ENTRY/EXIT DOORS IN DINING ROOM, UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM AND IN LEFT LOWER CORNER. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #11297 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #11297 on file is from Mar 5, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #11297?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Burger King #11297.

Has Burger King #11297's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #11297 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King #11297 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.