Burger King #142
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Burger King #142 15 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SMALL COOLER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVDE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELD
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Sep 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SMALL COOLER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVDE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELD
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Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR NEAR SYRUP BOXES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE SYRUP SPILLS, AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 17, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: TOMATO SLICER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET OF COOLER IN DISREPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING (NEXT TO SOFT SERVE MACHINE). INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN REAR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 6, 2020
License
1 major violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE NOT VERIFIED OR ACKNOWLEDGED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO HAVE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Nov 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SMALL REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT LINE NEAR BEVERAGE AND DESSERT STATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS AND WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. EXTERIOR OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE HANDWASH SINKS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN HEAVILY STAINED AND DISCOLORED. INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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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 SIDE OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MOP THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.
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Jul 24, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE WHERE MECHANICAL HARDWARE LOCATED. PROVIDE SAME. INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER SHELVES AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND DRY STOREAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD WITHIN REFRIGERATOR THAT HAS PRODUCT FOR RESTAURANT. ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINK MUST BE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Jul 25, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
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May 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK WITH SOME STANDING WATER. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM PARTITIONS NOT INSTALLED. PROVIDE SAME. THRESHOLD NEEDED AT REAR EXIT DOOR. STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONVECTION OVEN ON SITE. PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
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Sep 13, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH,MIDDLE LID WIDE OPENED AND TRASH BAGS THROWN ON TOP.MUST REMOVE & MAINTAIN,KEEP LIDS CLOSED.VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN UNDER COUNTER COOLER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET WORN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS,PIPES,FRYERS,ROLLING CART,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER GREASE RECEPTOR AND HOT WATER TANK.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN UPPER WALL OF WALK IN COOLER,MISSING& DAMAGED WALL BASES AT SERVICE COUNTER,PREP AREA & DINING AREA,HOLE IN WALL AT REAR DOOR,VENTILATION VENT COVER IN REAR AREA MISSING.MUST CLEAN MOLD ON WALL AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 2&3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,LEAKY PIPE AT DRAIN TRAY AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA,MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PREP FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #142 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #142 on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #142?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King #142.
Has Burger King #142's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #142 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 #142 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 #142 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #142 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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