Burger King #212
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
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Burger King #212 has been inspected 17 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR NEAR ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN MADE INACCESSIBLE THE FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP WHEN SINK IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN ACCESSIBLE MANNER FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND ON FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Dec 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES HAMBURGERS,EGGS,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 9, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: BEEF, CHICKEN, MILK ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR/WALL TILES NEAR THE REAR SYRUP DISPENSER STORAGE RACK.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR/WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2021
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED ON SOUTHEAST SIDE NEAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON LEFT SIDE OF FRYING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN GASKETS OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA NEAR FRYING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE LEAKING AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM RIGHT-SIDE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MSUT REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE NEEDS A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER TANK WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, WITH FRESH WET GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND ON TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE THE GREASE AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE CO2 MACHINE,THE HOT WATER TANK, BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found a cracked light shield in rear prep area. Instructed to repair/replace. Must maintain same.
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Oct 21, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND TOP OF MACHINES LID DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STICKY FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ICEE DISPENSER MACHINE.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE GROUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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May 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COKE DISPENSER NOZZLES HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Sep 26, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler/walk in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, and in rear kitchen areas need cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Leaking faucet of prep sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
4 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. WORN OUT TUBING COVER INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED; WEATHER STRIP IN BETWEEN DOORS IN FRONT MUST BE READJUSTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS
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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. STANDING WATER UNDER 3C SINK MUST BE WIPED OUT,KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES; FLOOR DRAIN DIRTY 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. GREASY AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS BEHIND FRYER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Jan 7, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Water valve for taylor machine leaking from wall. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #212 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #212 on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #212?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burger King #212.
Has Burger King #212's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #212 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 #212 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 #212 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #212 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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