Burger King #22995
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Burger King #22995 14 times, with records going back to 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 18, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOOR BY DRIVE THRU AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT, FLOOR BY HOT WATER TANK IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, REMOVE DUST FROM LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE SMALL MINI BROILER NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Oct 7, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. OBSERVED A CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR AREA NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK. DRAIN HAS DRAIN LINES FROM THE HOT WATER TANK AND ICE MACHINE DRAINING INTO IT. DRAIN OVERFLOWING ONTO FLOOR WITH CLEAR WATER. HAD WATER REMOVED FROM FLOOR BY MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN UNCLOGGED SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Sep 16, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSTANT DRIP FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK CLOSEST TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRIPPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FLOOR DRAINS AT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON PREMISES MISSING NUMEROUS ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KIT. A FULLY STOCKED KIT MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED. THE MANAGERS ON DUTY HAVE SERV SAFE CERTIFICATES ISSUED IN 2023. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSTANT DRIP FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK CLOSEST TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRIPPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FLOOR DRAINS AT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE THE HAND-SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE MIDDLE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 11, 2023
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT HANDSINK TO PROTECT CUPS AT SODA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE SODA CUPS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN OR TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL WHEELS ON ALL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDE AND BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BOTTOM AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BATHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATON IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK (72.3F) AND HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA (90.5F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN LARGE STALL OF WOMEN WASHROOM. TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE SUPPLIED IN EACH STALL OF WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Aug 28, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B)OBSERVED CONNECTION KNOB OF SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR. NOT ABLE TO CUT HOT WATER OFF. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Jun 7, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 15(B)OBSERVED CONNECTION KNOB OF SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR. NOT ABLE TO CUT HOT WATER OFF. MUST REPAIR
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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May 30, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEN WASHROOM TOILET FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. TOILET STOPPED UP FROM TISSUE PAPER, NOT IN USE, WILL OVERFLOW WHEN FLUSHED AND URINAL IS STOPPED UP NOT IN USE. WASHROOM USED BY EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.GREASE CONTAINER EXTERIOR ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD UP,LID OF GREASE CONTAINER OPEN GREASE AND GARBAGE ALL OVER GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLOSE LID AND CLEAN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL 3 MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED OR CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B)OBSERVED CONNECTION KNOB OF SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR. NOT ABLE TO CUT HOT WATER OFF. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Dec 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENT COVERS MISSING AT THE HOOD VENTS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOD VENTS FOR ALL HOODS.
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Dec 27, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISH WASHING ROOM WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WORN DOWN UNDER THE LARGE HOOD IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES BROKEN AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE HALLWAY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE NOTED AREA AND REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL AROUND THE REAR WEST MOP SINK FAUCET HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MENS RESTROOM WITH NO VENTILATION, THE WASTE PIPES TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND THE VENT COVERS MISSING AT THE HOOD VENTS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION TO THE MENS RESTROOM AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #22995 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #22995 on file is from Apr 18, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #22995?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Burger King #22995.
Has Burger King #22995's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #22995 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #22995 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 #22995 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #22995 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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