Burger King #207
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2010, Burger King #207 has 16 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 26, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Burger King #207 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GENERAL CLEANING NEEDING TO BE DONE IN THE REAR AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AREA A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE METAL SHELVING AND A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Jul 17, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER WENT TO PURCHASE ONE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 20, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED. A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED 2/24/21 WAS PRESENTED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE THROUGH RECIPROCITY FROM KENNEDY KING COLLEGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM THE FLOOR.
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Jun 29, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON VENTILATION OVER FLAME BROILER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR MOP SINK AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURES AT HANDSINK NEAR DRIVE UP WINDOW AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON VENTILATION OVER FLAME BROILER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. REPAIR HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN REAR FURNACE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN TPILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, THE GRILL, AND ON THE OUTSIDES OF THE PREP EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE IN THE REAR STORAGE ARE ADJACENT TO THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE FRYER STATION AND IN FRONT OF THE BURGER GRILL, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2017
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 grout in poor repair in fryer area and rear 3 compartment sink area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed pooled water located on floor by door leading to dining room area, between rear 3 compartment sink and rear exposed hand sink. Instructed manager to find source and repair. Maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small leak underneath exposed hand sink, at shut off valve, in rear by drive through window, between soft served ice cream machine and rear register station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed small leak at neck faucet located a front 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Oct 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, DUSTY CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, AND WALL PAPER COMMING OFF HALLWAY TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, REPLACE WALL COVERING.
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Mar 20, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP OR CATCH BASIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK USED FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST INSTALL OR VERIFY THAT THERE IS A GREASE RECEPTOR OR CATCH BASIN ON PREMISES. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER LINE BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Feb 23, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA IN FRONT. EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THIS AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES IN THE BOTTOM CABINET AREA OF FRYERS; DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED TO BOTTOM CABINET AREA OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND REAR STORAGE; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK USED FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST INSTALL OR VERIFY THAT THERE IS A GREASE RECEPTOR ON PREMISES. NO BACKFLOW DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER LINE BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INBETWEEN AND SIDES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, WHEELS AND HANDLES OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER PREP LINE, SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE FILTER UNIT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. HEAVY GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS. INSTD 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: STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR SMALL COOLERS AT FRONT LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Nov 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE INSULATING COVER FOR THE SODA LINES IS CRUMBLING, CLEAN UP AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED INSULATION. THE WOOD TABLE EDGES IN THE DRIVE THRU ARE WORN RAW WOOD, CLEAN AND SEAL THE WOOD SO IT IS NON-POROUS CAN BE EASILY CLEANED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WAL IN COOLER COIL AND FAN GUARD ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE UNIT IN DETAIL. THE EQUIPMENT AROUND THE HOT HOLDING DRAWERS, FINISHED PRODUCT HOLDING UNIT AND SHELVES IS GREASY, REMOVE THE GREASE AND SANITIZE THE ENITRE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP UNDER THE MAIN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND SANDWICH PREP TABLE. THE FLOOR GROUT IS HOLDING FOOD AND LIQUID BEHIND THE DRIPPING HI-C UNIT AND MAIN PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND REPAIR THE LOW/MISSING FLOOR GROUT.
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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 ARE DIRTY ABOVE THE DRIVE THRU SODA FOUNTAIN AND DISHROOM INCLUDING SOME GREASE BUILDUP, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE NORTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HI-C DISPENSER LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Dec 11, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON AS REQUIRED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST HAVE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF SMALL PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ICE CHUTE AT SODA MACHINES. SOAK ALL NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINES REGULARLY TO AVOID BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. (FRYERS, SINKS, SHELVES, WALK-IN UNITS, STORAGE, HOT WATER TANK ETC).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DIM BULBS ABOVE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT RIGHT SIDE OF THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR REACH IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA; PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING OF BROOMS AND MOPS.
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Jul 15, 2011
Routine
6 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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SURFACE AT SODA UNIT IN REAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER.
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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 FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DEEP FRYERS,HOOD,GREASE FILTER,VENTILATION VENTS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE & ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS.
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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 FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS & EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MOP SINK BASIN,IN PREP AREA & WHERE NEEDED.
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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 LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN ENTRYWAY,WALL BASES & DOOR TRIM NEAR 3- COMP SINK,OPENING IN WINDOW WELL IN DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST PAINT CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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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 LOOSE FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK & LOOSE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE HOPPER OF SHAKE MACHINE.
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Jun 7, 2010
Routine
5 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 AND FLOOR DRAINS, AND KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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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 WALLS NEAR MOP SINK, REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE BROILER.
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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 2ND 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #207 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #207 on file is from Dec 26, 2024. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #207?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Burger King #207.
Has Burger King #207's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #207 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #207 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 #207 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #207 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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