Burger King #11967

2401-2407 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
American
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Burger King #11967 has been inspected eight times since 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Burger King #11967's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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90
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OLD SYRUP IN INTERIOR OF SELF-SERVE SOFT DRINK MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 10, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE (RAW BACON) AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER TURN DOWN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE WALK IN COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER; 3 BOXES OF RAW BACON AT 52.9F, 6 BOXES OF CREAMER @53.6, 2 BOXES OF CARTON EGGS AT 53F, 5 DOZEN CHEESE SLICES AT 53.1F AND 2 BOXES OF MILK AT 53.2F. ALL SAID ITEMS VALUED AT $500. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Oct 11, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN OVER THE THRE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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95
Aug 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND DRYING DEVICE NOT FUNCTIONING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOR DID THE WASHROOM HAVE PAPERTOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND DRYING MACHINE OR MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGER SUPPLIED PAPER TOWELS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA GROUND NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GARBAGE ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED DEBRIS ON THE DRINK FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED BY THE CUSTOMER DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
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Apr 27, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED OBSERVED SLICED ONIONS, TOMATOES AND SEVERAL CARDBOARD BOXES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #11967 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #11967 on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #11967?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burger King #11967.

Has Burger King #11967's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #11967 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger King #11967 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Burger King #11967 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #11967 is inspected about once every two years on average.