Burger King #11297
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2020
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Burger King #11297 13 times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Sep 10, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Burger King #11297's record stops at Sep 10, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Burger King #11297's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN,FISH,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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78
Jan 21, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Jan 14, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN,FISH,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER LID AND MISSING LID ON GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE TRASH ,CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES,WALL OUTLETS,LOWER SHELF AT GRILL,OFFICE AREA,SODA AND TRASH CAN STORAGE,ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE THRU.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/14/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF EAST DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR CLOSURES ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,SODA NOZZLES,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES AND WIRES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND PREP AREAS,MISSING WALL BASE NEXT TO SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.
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Apr 5, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PERSON SHALL BE PRESENT AT A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(CHEESE, MAYO, TARTER SAUCE, SLICED TOMATOES, AND CUT LETTUCE) BEING HELD WITH TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITHOUT A PROCEDURE. WRITTEN PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4LBS VALUED AT $11
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Mar 29, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DRIVE THROUGH AREA WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE UNDER NEATH OF THE LID. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND UTENSILS SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(CHEESE, MAYO, TARTER SAUCE, SLICED TOMATOES, AND CUT LETTUCE) BEING HELD WITH TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITHOUT A PROCEDURE. WRITTEN PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 24LBS VALUED AT $46
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS AND EFFECTIVELY MINIMIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE MEN'S PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. EACH HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID OR POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60
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Nov 30, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE LEFT CORNER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CONVECTION OVEN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE, CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS FROM DRAINS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS WITHOUT THEM AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 7, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE REGARDING UNDERCOOKED FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AND EGGS WARNING OF THE RISKS OF EATING THESE ITEMS UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE LEFT CORNER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CONVECTION OVEN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE, CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS FROM DRAINS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS WITHOUT THEM AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 23, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING LOCK. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 4, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING LOCK. MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
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Jan 28, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE SPILLED ON TOP AND LID IN GARBAGE AREA. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND GREASE CONTAINER MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING LOCK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED COUNTER TOPS,STORAGE SHEVLING AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT AROUND EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING AND INSIDE COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 16, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED COUNTER TOPS,STORAGE SHEVLING AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT AROUND EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING AND INSIDE COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 5, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COVER TO THE TOP PART OF THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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 AT THE FRONT DRIVE THRU WINDOW AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER.
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Feb 23, 2015
License
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 Sep 10, 2020. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #11297?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five 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 five 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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