Burger King #1308
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Burger King #1308 has 27 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 11 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
27
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 26, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN (70.2F) AND WOMEN (69.1F) WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (EGGS, HAMBURGER,CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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58
Mar 6, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOES NOT HAVE THE CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CFMs CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED ON VIOLATION #2
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE EMPLOYEE WITH A LONG BEARD AND NO BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMP. SINK LOWER SURFACE IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DINING COUNTER AND TABLES WITH FOOD AND STICKY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER AND TABLES. -INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS, THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE FRYER DOORS WITH THICK ACCUMILATION OF GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, COOKING EQUPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND DO NOT LEAVE IN THE MOP BUCKETS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 FOOD STORAGE BINS OF COOKED BACON STORED ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH TUESDAY AND THURSDAY STICKERS. THE THURSDAY STICKERS WERE THEN CHANGED TO WEDNESDAY WHEN ASKED ABOUT HOLDING PROCESS OF THE BACON. THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME SAID THEY HOLD COOKED BACON FOR UP TO TWO DAYS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. FACILITY IS USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41�F OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135�F OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, 5 LBS AT $50 . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING WHERE THE CHEMICALS ARE STORED WITH GREEN RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID FLOORS.
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Nov 21, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MEASURED AT 117 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COLD WATER TO TEMPER HOT WATER AS WATER CAN ONLY REACH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120 F.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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90
Aug 6, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST(ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION STATION). MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ICE MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN FILLED WITH SLIME AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FLOORS UNDER FRYER FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED OIL. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE,( GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL NORVIRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY UNCLEAN VENT IN CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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78
Feb 14, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE,( GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL NORVIRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS USED BY STAFF. WOMEN WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 76.F AND MEN HANDWASHING SINK 89F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS LOCATED AROUND MOP SINK NEED RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY UNCLEAN VENT IN CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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67
Mar 13, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no valid city of Chicago sanitation certificate posted or on premise at this time/ nor manager after chicken 144.2F being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed inspection summary report not posted from 9/13/2017 previous inspection. serious violation 7-42-010b
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the following interior not clean: front cooler under the ice cream machine, fryer doors. Instructed to clean the interior of the affected areas.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floor in the following areas not cleaned: front prep area, behind water tank and grease container. Instructed to clean under and around all affected areas.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed wall in poor repair by the ice machine and the fire extinguisher. Instructed to reattach.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the water handles in the ladies toilet loose. Instructed to repair.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Observed the IDPH food handler requirements not maintained, no food handlers list provided at this time for inspectors review as per. IDPH, April Caulk letter of 2014, instructed to provide and maintain.
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Sep 13, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION WAS MADE ON 6/29/16. THE SUMMARY WAS ATTACHED TO THE INSPECTION REPORT IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATION UNITS, CO2 TANKS, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS ETC) TO REMOVE TRASH DEBRIS AND STICKY RESIDUE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS (INTERIORS) AND CEILING TILE TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE MISSING; REPLACE FAUCET KNOB.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER FOUND INSIDE OF THE DAIRY COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE; PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THIS COOLER.
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Jun 29, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN PATTIES, CHICKEN NUGGETS, SLICED TOMATOES AND CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER SHELVING, BEHIND AND AROUND CARBON MONOXIDE TANKS AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIME FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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78
Aug 7, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Feb 20, 2015
License
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).HOT AND COLD WATER IS NOW PROVIDED AT HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE ON FRONT LINE MILK COOLER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP AND 1- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ICEE SYRUP STORAGE CABINET,WHEEL BASE OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WIRES ATTACHED AT SHELVING UNIT AT DRIVE THRU.
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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 DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK AND KEEP DRY.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMP SINK,FRYERS,DRIVE THRU AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE AT WALK IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT DRIVE THRU AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET LINE ABOVE TOP LOADING DESSERT MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,SHAKE PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE RACK,BROOMS,HOSE FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE STAFF PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY FROM ON AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES (SHOES,CLOTHING).
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Jun 3, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE EQUIPMENT WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE AND DISCONTINUE USING THE ICE MACHINE,HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG POSTED ON THE ICE MACHINE,THE ABOVE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL,WHEN THE MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX# 312 746-8040 ATTENTION SUPERVISOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SAUSAGES, EGGS, HAMBURGER, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,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 THE REAR OF PREMISE NEAR THE GREASE RECYCLE AREA,HAS GREAS BUILD-UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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May 16, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FINISH CLEANING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SECTIONS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, FRY AND HASH BROWN HOT HOLDING UNIT, HOODS AND FILTERS, ALL STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING STATIONS IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALL WHEELS AND LEGS TOO ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS WHERE NEEDED, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FINISH DETAIL CLEANING FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, 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: FINISH CLEANING WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL PANELS THROUGHOUT.
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May 8, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN GARBAGE CORAL, BAGS SITTING ON TOP OF DUMPSTERS AND TRASH ON GROUND. MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAE AREA CLEAN AND INCREASE NUMBER OF PICK-UPS IF NECESSARY. 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 CERTIFIED MGR WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME 0F INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE DOOR PANEL TO WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE GASKET TO LID OF SOFT-SERVE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SECTIONS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, FRY AND HASH BROWN HOT HOLDING UNIT, HOODS AND FILTERS, ALL STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING STATIONS IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALL WHEELS AND LEGS TOO ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS WHERE NEEDED, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE OBSERVED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADJUST COLD WATER IN WASHROOMS.
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Mar 21, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,, OVEN BY OFFICE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN WALL COVE BY OFFICE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED , MUST STORE IT IN THE MACHINE IN THE SLOT PROVIDED.
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74
Mar 6, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,, OVEN BY OFFICE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN WALL COVE BY OFFICE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED , MUST STORE IT IN THE MACHINE IN THE SLOT PROVIDED.
43
74
Jan 28, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STAND/ROLLERS FOR MILK SHAKE MACHINE NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK FOR CLEANING MACHINE.
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95
Sep 13, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STAND/ROLLERS FOR MILK SHAKE MACHINE NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK FOR CLEANING MACHINE.
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95
Apr 19, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA POP DISPENSER HOUSING NEED SOME CLEANING.
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95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #1308 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #1308 on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #1308?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Burger King #1308.
Has Burger King #1308's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #1308 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 #1308 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 #1308 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #1308 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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