Burger King #1455

1401 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2015
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 12 inspections at Burger King #1455 stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Burger King #1455 since Feb 24, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Burger King #1455's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2015
Routine
7 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: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITHCEN NEAR MOP SINK NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BAR OF DOOR. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEP AND MAKE SURE DOOR IS RODENTPROOF 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 FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR AND BUCKLING UP. FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZAEN CONDENSATE ON INTERIO OF WALK IN FREEZER. FROZEN CONDENSATE MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GREASE HOLDING UNIT WITHIN STORE. EXTERIOR OF GREASE HOLDING UNIT WITHIN STORE HAS HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF OF GREASE HOLDING UNIT WITHIN STORE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHATTERED FLOOR TILE UNDER CONVEYER BROILER. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE SO THAT FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OB SERVED FLOOR VEERY UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST PULL ICE MACHINE AWAY FROM WALL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED WALL TILES BELOW HOLE IN WALL BUCKLING. WALL TILES AND HOLE IN WALL ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.
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Feb 20, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE HOLDING AT 59.9F-69.7F FOOD ITEMS ARE THE FOLLOWING:CHOP SLICE AND SHREDDED GREEK CHEESE ,SHREDDED CHEESES,SLICED APPLE, SHREDDED LETTUCE. MANAGER DENATURED FOOD ITEMS.TOTAL COST $30.00 AND 6 LBS. CH 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MULTI-TASK HANDLING MONEY AND SCOOPING UP FRENCH FRIES,AND MAKING COFFEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES NEEDS TO WASH HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK. CH 7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU- OUT THE KITCHEN REAR STORAGE AREA FRONT LINE AND REAR PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BEHIND HEAVY EQUPIMENT VERY DIRTY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN MEN'S BATHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.FAN GUARD IN ALL PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE IN THE MIDDLE SINK IN THE REAR AREA IS LEAKING ON TO THE FLOOR,COFFEE, MACHINE AND EXPRESSO MACHINE NEEDS BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REFIRGERATION AND REACH IN COOLER NEEDS VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.
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Jan 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1092561 DATED 8/27/13 TO BE CORRECTED BY 11/27/13. #38- VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO SERIOUS.
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Aug 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN TOP AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVED GREASE AND DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR
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May 7, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS RAW BACON, MILK AND LIQUID EGGS. TECHNICIAN FROM ILLINOIS MECHANICAL ONSITE TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE COOLER. THE FAN MOTOR WAS REPLACED BY THE TECHNICIAN DURING THE INSPECTION. COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS AT 39.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SLICED HAM AT 47.4F, LIQUID EGGS AT 47.6F, CREAM AT 45.8F, RAW BACON AT 48.0F, YOGURT AT 46.5F, VANILLA SOFT SERVE MIX AT 45.3F, CREAM CHEESE ICING AT 47.1F, SLICED CHEESE AT 46.7F, MILK AT 48.5F, SHREDDED CHEESE MIX AT 48.7F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 49.2F, ORANGE JUICE AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $850. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ALL ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY CDPH. THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED ON 5/8/12. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR AND IN THE DINING ROOM AREA OVER ONE OF THE TABLES. MUST MAKE REPAIRS TO THE ROOF TO PREVENT LEAKING. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP LOCATED IN THE CORNER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING PREP COOLERS.
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Dec 12, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 7, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO READY TO EAT ICE FROM UPPER WATER RESERVOIR INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSE SYSTEM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. VIOLATION NOTED ON TODAYS INSPECTION: MENS WASHROOM FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS ON GROUND AND FULL GARBAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 10 DINING ROOM TABLES FOUND DIRTY, STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUCKET STORED IN DINING ROOM FOR CLEANING TABLES FOUND WITH DIRTY WATER. MUST KEEP TABLES CLEAN AND CHANGE CLEANING WATER OFTEN AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND DEBRIS REMOVED: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. FLOOR DRAIN OF CARRY OUT WINDOW SODA DISPENSER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME, MUST CLEAN.
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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. VIOLATION NOTED AT TODAYS INSPECTION: FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSE SYSTEM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED DIRTY COOLER IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Jul 13, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN "FRIES" @ 91.3F HELD IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB COOKED BACON @79F HELD IN CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT STATES THOSE FOODS ARE TO BE HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ACCORDING TO BURGER KING POLICY. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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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. APPROXIMATELY 10 DINING ROOM TABLES FOUND DIRTY, STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUCKET STORED IN DINING ROOM FOR CLEANING TABLES FOUND WITH DIRTY WATER. MUST KEEP TABLES CLEAN AND CHANGE CLEANING WATER OFTEN AS NEEDED.
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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. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND DEBRIS REMOVED: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. FLOOR DRAIN OF CARRY OUT WINDOW SODA DISPENSER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME, MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED DIRTY COOLER IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Jan 27, 2010
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.DID OBSERVE FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING SERVICE. OBSERVED ALL THREE ICE BIN SHOOT DISPENSERS AT SODA STATIONS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE SHOOT THAT DISPENSES AND TOUCHES THE STORED ICE AT SELF SERVE AND CARRY OUT WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN BINS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BINS. BINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H.
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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. FLOOR DRAIN AT KITCHEN ICE MACHINE MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST NOT BE ABOVE PREP TABLE. HOLES IN CEILING AROUND METAL HOLDER FOR SODA DISPENSER CABLES AND AROUND CEILING AT DRIVE THROUGH REGISTER MUST SEAL. CAULKING ALONG WALL AT LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR,ALSO AT MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLD,MUST REPLACE.
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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. THREADED NOZZLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON NOZZLE ABOVE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED.
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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. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOKS LINE CHEESE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #1455 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #1455 on file is from Feb 24, 2015. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #1455?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Burger King #1455.

Has Burger King #1455's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #1455 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger King #1455 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.