Burger King #1250
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024
100
Score
The health department has logged 24 inspections at Burger King #1250, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Burger King #1250 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 25, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND IN CORNER AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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90
Nov 16, 2022
Reinspection
3 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROCEEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Nov 7, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON SITE IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROCEEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Apr 8, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE. FOUND NO CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULBS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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67
Apr 3, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 83 F LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. Edit Delete
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULBS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 1, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND SLICED TOMATOES, LETTUCE, OPENED MAYO, OPENED TARTAR SAUCE AND CHEESE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 68 F - 75 F LOCATED ON FOOD PREP LINE. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING INGREDIENTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $50 AT 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80 F LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULBS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 16, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(C) THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED CLEANING:INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, POP DISPENSING STATIONS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST ARE PRESENT. 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST ARE PRESENT.
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Sep 19, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(C) THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED CLEANING:INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, POP DISPENSING STATIONS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST ARE PRESENT.
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Sep 12, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND IN REAR NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA, ON FLOOR NEAR ICEE MACHINE AND BEHIND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM - MUST PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE IN ALL WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(C) THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED CLEANING:INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, POP DISPENSING STATIONS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST ARE PRESENT.
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Dec 7, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, COOLERS, COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, ETC). CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH SMALL PREP COOLERS (FRONT COUNTER AND PREP LINE).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND KEEP THE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Nov 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, GRILLS, OVENS, PREP TABLES, SODA MACHINES, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA; UNDER SODA MACHINE IN THE DRIVE THRU, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER ICE MACHINE, AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE. ALSO IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALL BY DUMP SINK, NEAR MOP SINK AND WALL IN THE DRIVE THRU. HOODS AND FILTERS NEED CLEANING, ALSO OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANAD MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND IN OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 20, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,WORN GASKETS AT DRIVE THRU WINDOW,LOOSE EXTERIOR PANEL ON ICEE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS,GRILLS,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,OVEN,BOTH SODA MACHINES AND DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK.MUST GROUT FLOOR AT SODA MACHINE ON FRONT LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN DINING AND PREP AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER SODA CADDY AND STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BOXED PRODUCTS OFF OF FLOOR BEHIND ICEE MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCTS (SHOES,ETC)IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 16, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: (1) CEILING TILE NEED TO BE INSTALLED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,MUST PROVIDE
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: UPON ENTERING PREMISES THE HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE DRIVE THRU STATION,DUE TO WATER LEAKING HEAVILY FROM PIPE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. THE ABOVE HAS BUCKETS UNDERNEATH SINK TO CATCH WATER AND WHEN BUCKET IS FILLED UP WATER RUNS ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED,SUCH AS EGGS,HAMBURGER AND SAUSAGES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: (1) CEILING TILE NEED TO BE INSTALLED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,MUST PROVIDE
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May 28, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(IE COOKED EGGS, HAMBURGERS,SANDWICHES,ETC)OR NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE,REQUIRED RECIEPTS FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS CTITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD ABOVE CHARCOAL GRILL FOR BURGERS, EXTERIORS OF LINES CONNECTED TO BEVERAGE MACHINES, STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD ABOVE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF BOTH OVENS, FRY/HASH BROWNS HOT HOLDING UNIT(LOT'S OF GREASY BUILD-UP NOTED), 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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, LOT'S OF DEBRIS, FOOD, WATER AND GREASE OBSERVED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND GREASY BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS
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May 20, 2013
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 AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. LARGE YELLOW DUMPSTER FOUND WITH UNWRAPPED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE RECEPTACLE ATTRACTING FLYING INSECTS AND ONE HALF OF THE LID MISSING. GARBAGE DUMPSTER(S) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR, MUST HAVE RECEPTACLE REPLACED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE FOOD (HAMBURGERS, SAUSAGES, EGGS etc) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD ABOVE CHARCOAL GRILL FOR BURGERS, EXTERIORS OF LINES CONNECTED TO BEVERAGE MACHINES, STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD ABOVE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF BOTH OVENS, FRY/HASH BROWNS HOT HOLDING UNIT(LOT'S OF GREASY BUILD-UP NOTED), 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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, LOT'S OF DEBRIS, FOOD, WATER AND GREASE OBSERVED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND GREASY BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE COATING PEELING AWAY ON LIGHTS IN FRY/HASH BROWN HOT HOLDING UNIT, MUST REPLACE THESE BULBS PROVIDE SHIELDS.
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Apr 12, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN SLIDING LIDS OF HAMBURGER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD ABOVE DEEP FRYERS, AND INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF BOTH OVENS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. MUST KEEP EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER OFF FLOORS DISH WASHING/MOP SINK AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN HOT HOLDING UNIT BY DEEP FRYERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WHERE MISSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR. CLEAN MOPS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY.
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Apr 3, 2012
Routine
9 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: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT-PROOFED, 1/4 INCH GAP NOTICED AND 12 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASES AND BASEBOARD LEDGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS -CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND VISIBLE AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED0SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN SLIDING LIDS OF HAMBURGER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD ABOVE DEEP FRYERS, AND INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF BOTH OVENS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. MUST KEEP EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER OFF FLOORS DISH WASHING/MOP SINK AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN HOT HOLDING UNIT BY DEEP FRYERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WHERE MISSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR. CLEAN MOPS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY.
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Jun 8, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.OVERHEAD HOUSING AT BROILER,INTERIOR STOVE AND EXTERIOR STOVE NEED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AT THE 1 COMP SINK AND REAR MOP SINK NEED SOME CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #1250 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #1250 on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #1250?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Burger King #1250.
Has Burger King #1250's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #1250 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #1250 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 #1250 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #1250 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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