Burger King #11297
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2012
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Burger King #11297, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 21, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Burger King #11297 dates to Aug 21, 2012.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 21, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LEAKING WATER BEHIND FLITER ON TOP OF MACHINE AND RUNNING ON THE FLOOR NEED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Mar 20, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS, LIDS OPENED, EXPOSED GARBAGE AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON GROUND. INSTD TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON DUMPSTERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT-FITTING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDERNEATH BUN WARMER, FAUCET BASE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN DRIVE-THRU AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
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Feb 24, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO ANY SINKS THIS MORNING.EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO WASH HANDS WITH HOT WATER AND THE ARE HANDLING FOOD. NOT GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-010A H000056674 12 COURT DATE APRIL 01-2010 ROOM 112 10:00AM 400 WEST SUPERIOR.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.NO HOT RUNNING WATER TO ANY SINKS.MANAGER HAD A HARD TIME GETTING THE WATER HEATER TO LITE.AFTER SOME TIME HE DID GET IT TO WORK AND STAY LITE.NOW HAS HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030 H000056674 12 COURT DATE APRIL-01-2010 ROOM 112 10:00AM 400 W SUPERIOR IL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FRYERS,GRILL, HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ARE NOT CLEAN AND VERY SLIPPERY AND THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTD. TO CLEAN AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLUTTER IN STOREROOM. INSTD. TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 25, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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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 Aug 21, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #11297?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three 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 four 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.
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