Burger King #6345
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Burger King #6345 17 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 4 OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Aug 18, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP HANGING OFF THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE CEILING LIGHTS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/TO-GO STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING SO ALL SHELVING SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Jan 6, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN CEILING OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. MANAGEMENT CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA, AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR TO FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED TO THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER CABINETS, ON THE PIPE LINES OF THE FRYERS, AND ON/AROUND THE SODA MACHINE NOZZLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE AT THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR TO DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE FRONT DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE SHELVING/TANKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER/BETWEEN THE ICE MACHINES, UNDER THE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION ABOVE FRONT COUNTER, ON DINING ROOM SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT VENT LOCATED IN HALLWAY BETWEEN CUSTOMERS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOAM INSULATION ON CONDENSER LINE, IN WALK IN FREEZER, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK, AT BOTH FAUCETS ON THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN REACH COOLER NEAR FRONT DRIVEWAY WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 2, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME/NOR MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE (CITY OF CHICAGO) ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED HAMBERGER 166*F HOT HOLDING UNIT, COOLER CHICKEN 39*F, CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDER 154*F SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER CONDENSATION, LINE NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAF FOOD CHOPPERS NOT CLEAN THERE IS TWO TYPES IN REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTEDTO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 20, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES BY HOT WATER BOILER.(TOOLS, BOXES,ETC.)
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Sep 8, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED SODA SYRUP POOLING IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILE SEAMS UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER/CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.---------- MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN FRONT DRIVE-THRU AREA.---------MUST ALL INTERIOR SURFACE OF FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 07-03-2013 INSPECTION REPORT# 1146458. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WHICH IS LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (LEFT SIDE) BEHIND UPPER DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED SODA SYRUP POOLING IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILE SEAMS UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER/CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.---------- MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN FRONT DRIVE-THRU AREA.---------MUST ALL INTERIOR SURFACE OF FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AND ON TOP OF OIL RECYCLING TANK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 3, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK WHICH IS LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: IN DINNING ROOM AREA CEILING IS LEAKING ALSO FOUND SOME STAINED CEILING TILES OBSERVED VIOLATION ON THIS DAY OF RE-INSPECTION
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May 14, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER TO COFFEE MACHINE
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May 6, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE,
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MOLD INSIDE TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE, MACHINE NOT CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME, ADDITIONAL MACHINE MAY BE USE, SERIOUS CITATION NISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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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: MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR FRONT ENTRY AREA DOWN THE MIDDLE OF DOOR, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 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 FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS BY WALK-IN COOLER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER TO COFFEE MACHINE AND LEAK UNDER SODA MACHINE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Jul 11, 2011
Complaint
2 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 FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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May 7, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE STAIN AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO DRIVE-THRU).
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Mar 30, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #6345 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #6345 on file is from Feb 18, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #6345?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Burger King #6345.
Has Burger King #6345's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King #6345 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 #6345 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 #6345 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #6345 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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