Burger King #25272
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2019, Burger King #25272 has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 17, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 12 violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Burger King #25272's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DRIVE THRU COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND WEST ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AND COUNTERS AT DRIVE-THRU AND LOBBY,CUP HOLDERS,ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BASIN OF MOPSINK,WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER OIL TANK,UNDER DRIVE-THRU EQUIPMENT,UNUSED SODA STATION IN LOBBY AND FLOOR DRAINS,WALK IN FREEZER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Apr 10, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED HER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON PICK UP A BOX FROM THE GARBAGE CAN AND WAS READING WHAT WAS ON BOX WITH OTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND THEN SHE PUT BOX BACK ON TOP OF GARBAGE AND PROCEEDED TO PUT CROISSANTS INTO TOASTER AND GOT WRAPPING PAPER AND PLACED ON COUNTER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSEREVD IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5.25 LBS.CARTONS OF LIQUID EGGS RANGING FROM 52.0F-59.0F IN A BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH MELTED ICE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5.25LBS. $7.80.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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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,EGGS,HAMBURGERS,ETC)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:18 A.M.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.A SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT FRONT PREP /DRIVE THRU AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER RAILINGS OF FRENCH FRY STATION,ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR AND RAILINGS OF CHEMICAL STORAGE CAGE,ON RAILINGS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH USED SODA STATION IN LOBBY. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/10/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER OIL TANK,UNDER DRIVE-THRU EQUIPMENT,UNUSED SODA STATION IN LOBBY AND FLOOR DRAINS,WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DRIVE THRU COOLER.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND WEST ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT CHANGING GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AND COUNTERS AT DRIVE-THRU AND LOBBY,CUP HOLDERS,ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BASIN OF MOPSINK,WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
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May 23, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BREASTS SITTING ON TOP OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 57.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED $10 AND APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS WORTH OF CHICKEN BREAST. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISH AREA WITHOUT ANY HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C) SEE FOLLOWING VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISH AREA WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING CLEANSERS. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HANDWASHING CLEANSERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS TO ELIMINATE ANY ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET HEAD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, CUP HOLDERS AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN HAMBURGERS(150.1F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, ALONG WALLS AND ALL CORNERS IN DRIVE THRU, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 18, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT PREP AREA HAND SINK. NAPKINS ARE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PIE COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER FILTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF GRILL BROILER EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 7, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #25272 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #25272 on file is from Apr 17, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #25272?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Burger King #25272.
Has Burger King #25272's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Burger King #25272 have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Burger King #25272 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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