Burger King #17392
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
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Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Burger King #17392 stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
Burger King #17392's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SYRUP RESIDUE INSIDE OF METAL CABINET WHERE ICEE SYRUP IS KEPT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 31, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AS WELL AS FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ORGANIC DEBRIS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION.
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Dec 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER/SEWAGE (BLACK, MURKY LIQUID) BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN TOILET ROOMS WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED. INSTD TO REPAIR TOILETS AND HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED PLUMBING ISSUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND HAVE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING DOORS ON FRYER CABINETS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN SAME AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 28, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRYER EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED A LINER ON SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO FRY COOK STATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET FIXTURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 20, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, PREP, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING WALLPAPER ON WALL BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING NOROVIRUS DISINFECTANT FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HEAVILY SOILED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNIT ON WALL ACROSS FROM UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE UNIT AND PROVIDE A NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS AND WHEELS OF FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND FRYER LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLBASE CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND AND SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL AND CEILING IN PREP AREA NEAR OFFICE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 11, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HEALTH PROCEDURE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE GROUTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED URINAL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM OVERFLOWING WHEN FLUSHED AND WATER POURING ONTO FLOOR IN TOILETROOM AND SEEPING UNDER TOILETROOM DOOR INTO DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND REPAIR URINAL AND MAINTAIN.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED URINAL AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-030C)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL 4- OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE BAGS ABOVE RIM AND BOXES AND TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN OUTSIDE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE TRASH BAGS,TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HEALTH PROCEDURE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE GROUTED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, OF 49F TO 70F -49F, 6LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, AT $17.50 -70F, 8LBS CHOPPED LETTUCE, AT $8.00 ALL ABOVE ITEMS WERE STORED AT SANDWICH LINE, (ON TOP IN NON REFRIGERATED HOLDING STATION AND UNDERNEATH SANDWICH STATION, ON LOWER SHELVING, AT ROOM TEMPRARTURE. MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 14LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $25.50 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Aug 29, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIORS(DEEP FRYERS) AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS 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 STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS, DUST BUILD -UP, AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES WHERE PRESENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN REAR FOR LARGE ICE MACHINE IN CLEAN COVERED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 20, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Oct 2, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR THRESHOLD LOOSE CAUSING SOME STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
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Sep 4, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SALAD PREP TABLET NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR THRESHOLD LOOSE CAUSING SOME STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Nov 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER COIL HAS DIRTY, DUSTY BUILDUP, CLEAN THE COOLER COIL. THE MEAT FREEZER BELOW THE BROILER HAS A CRACKED LID, REPLACE THE DAMAGED LID.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE, REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER.
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Dec 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF KITCHEN TO REMOVE PLASTIC WARE, CLEAN UNDER FRYER TO REMOVE PIECES OF CHICKEN. CLEAN UNDER SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS HAD DUST INSIDE; CLEAN. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS ON WASHROOM CEILING.
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Nov 23, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
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Nov 16, 2011
Complaint
5 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM.ALSO ALL DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM & NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/16/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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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 WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER,HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED.
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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 FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,ALL VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,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 FLOORS & DRAINS.
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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 STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,CAULK WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Apr 27, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 10, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE FRYERS.
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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 FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #17392 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #17392 on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #17392?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Burger King #17392.
Has Burger King #17392's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #17392 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #17392 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 #17392 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #17392 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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