Burger King #7288
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
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Score
Burger King #7288 has been inspected 15 times since 2010. On Dec 9, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Burger King #7288 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA.----ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Nov 3, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (12/08/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELFS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FOOR TILES BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA AND NEAR THE OFFICE AREA ALSO,PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 8, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM (MIDDLE) OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Dec 6, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AT INADEQUATE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 77.0F (THROUGH A MIXING VALVE). INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HANDWASHING SINK MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (06-17-2020) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM (MIDDLE) OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jun 17, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM 11-14-19 POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.
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Nov 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 6, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER- HAM AT 46.5 F AND MILK AT 44.0 F. HOWEVER SAID WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 39.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD A T 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIOR PIPES AT THE FIRST THREE FRYERS FROM THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AROUND AND IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE SODA IN A BOX AREA IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 20, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF COMPRESSOR OF WALK-IN-FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK WORNED OUT CAULK ABOVE AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ALSO,SOME FLOOR TILES NEED REGROUTING NEAR THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK,BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE,COFEEE STATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DEEP FRYER UPPER PART AND INTERIOR CABINET AREA, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED, AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE 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: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Nov 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOM, ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT BEING USED AS 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PRODUCE,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DEEP FRYER UPPER PART AND INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM DOORS(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED),AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CO2 TANK, BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, AND UNDER THE ICE BINS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Aug 8, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 31, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES/PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE WENT TO GET PAPER TOWELS FROM ANOTHER BURGER KING. INSTRUCTED, MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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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: EVIDENCE OF INSECTS NOTED; OBSERVED OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND BEVERAGE MACHINE AT THE DRIVE THRU SERVING STATION. ANDERSON PEST CONTROL REPORT STATES, "FLIES BREEDING UNDER POP MACHINE." INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, EQUIPMENT, DRAINS AND WALLS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FRYERS, AND ICEE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3PART SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3PART AND 2PART SINKS FAUCETS AND PIPES UNDER 2PART SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Feb 7, 2011
Complaint
4 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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, SMALL FREEZER, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND FRYERS.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.
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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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT.
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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. MUST REPAIR 2PART SINK FAUCET.
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Jun 22, 2010
Complaint
5 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.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE COMPRESSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.REPAIR FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE BAG/BOX HOLDER, AND FRYER DOORS. ALSO THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. 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.OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COKE,ICE MACHINES NOT CLEAN ALSO UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED WALL BEHIND UTILITY IN NEED OF REPAIR, ALSO SEVERAL CEILING TILES LIFTED NOT IN PLACE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE ICE CREAM MACHINE NOT CLEAN AND REAR LIGHT SHIELD FALLING DOWN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King #7288 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King #7288 on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King #7288?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Burger King #7288.
Has Burger King #7288's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burger King #7288 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King #7288 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 #7288 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #7288 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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