Burger King #7268

13770 S Avenue O, Chicago, IL 60633
American
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Burger King #7268 has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN IN BEVERAGE AREA, SPIDERWEBS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEAR THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Nov 15, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: : 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY ISSUED ON AUGUST 14, 2018.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION WAS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED ON AUGUST 14, 2018.
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Aug 14, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. THE PIC ON DUTY WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. NO OTHER PERSONS WERE ON DUTY THAT HAD A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS RE1QUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; ALSO FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER STORAGE SHELVING AND IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE MATS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PIPING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE FRYER ARE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THEBOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREA ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT
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Aug 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED HAMBURGER 161.51F, SAUSAGE 170.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY, DATED DECEMBER 19, 2012 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUMMARY POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATIOIN 7-42-010 (B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1300984, DATED 12/19/2012 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CABINETS. 34-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRYERS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP), PREP TABLES, ETC. ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP STORAGE AND DRIVE THRU AREAS. 35-REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP. SINK. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED HAMBURGER 167F, SAUSAGE 159.8F, EGGS 147.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRYERS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP), PREP TABLES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DRIVE THRU AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DRIVE THRU AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK AND FRONT EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 10, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. PREMISES HAS INSTALLED A SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE IMPROPER SANITIZING NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE MACHINE AT THE FREEZER UNIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF WASHING AND SANITIZING OF ALL NON-REMOVAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FREEZER UNIT AND THE SANITIZING OF RE-ASSEMBLED FREEZER PARTS. MACHINE TAGGED INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TIL CDPH RETURNS TO CHECK THE INSTULATION OF THE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE FREEZER UNIT. STARTED TO SELL SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM IN JULY OF 2011.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED.NEED TO PROVIDE.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH FOOD CHOPPERS IN REAR PREP AREA, AND NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER 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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR REAR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA HOLDER.
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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.CLEAN WALLS AROUND REAR MOP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA.
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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. LADIES 2ND SINK DRAIN RUNNING SLOW NEED TO REPAIR.
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May 26, 2011
Complaint
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.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LID OF THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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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.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS, FLOOR FRONT UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE,REAR BAG n BOX HOLDER.
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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.CLEAN WALL SIDE AND AROUND 3 COMP SINK ALSO AROUND REAR MOP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE EMPLOYEE ROOM AND RESTROOM HALLWAY
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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.LADIES 2ND SINK DRAIN RUNNING SLOW INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Oct 12, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND FOOD SETTING OUT ON THE COUNTER NOT ICED DOWN OR IN COLD HOLDING UNIT - ONE POUND OF HAM AT 76F, RED BICANTE SAUCE 78.4F, ONE POUND AMERICAN CHEESE DRIED OUT AND CRACKED AT 78.2. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). H000062416 12 COURT DATE 11/18/2010 10:00AM ROOM112 AT 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE THROUGH THE MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION. MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE FOOD AND PUT FRESH FOOD ON ICE.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AT THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS. ALSO NONE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. EMPLOYEE WAS SENT OUT TO BUY MORE HAND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030 H000062416 12.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ONE HERE IS CERTIFIED OR HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012 H00062417 13 COURT DATE SEE ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IS THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #7268 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #7268 on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King #7268?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Burger King #7268.

Has Burger King #7268's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #7268 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 #7268 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 #7268 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #7268 is inspected roughly once per year on average.