Burger King
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2017, Burger King has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Burger King's record stops at Nov 13, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSEREVD A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE SINK IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOT PEDEL ON THE REAR HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR (LEAKING WHEN PRESS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AROUND TANK AND ALONG THE WALL BASE IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 10, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY.( NO POLICY AND NO ITEMS). MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE DISPOSABLE MOP, GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
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Feb 1, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE ORIGNIAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252917 DATED 1/22/19; VIOLATION #10 - OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE HOT WATER WAS AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 77F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HAND WASHING SINK TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE MILK/DESSERT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 22, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE HOT WATER WAS AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 77F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HAND WASHING SINK TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET COMPLETELY MISSING ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE MILK/DESSERT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING. OBSERVED FRONT DOORS WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS AND THE REAR DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP UNDERNEATH SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL EXIT DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CARDBOARD BOXES AND BUCKETS LOCATED ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS LOCATED ABOVE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 9, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, (EGGS 159.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Jun 20, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(SAUSAGE 175.6F, EGGS 160.9F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES UNDER BUN WARMER, HOT HOLDING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLER, FREEZERS, COUNTER IN PREP AND DRIVE THRU AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS AND BROILER(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS NEAR WATER HEATER, BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DRIVE THRU AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(FOOD DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Jun 12, 2018
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11-14-17 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER: CHICKEN 50.2F, HAM 49.8F, CHEESE 49.6F, 38-2LB CONTAINERS LIQUID EGGS 49.3F, 12-1 QUART CONTAINERS LIGHT CRAM 49.1F, 25- 8OZ CONTAINERS OF MILK 49.5F, TWO CASES OF BACON 48.5F, FIVE CASES OF CUT LETTUCE 48.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD $532.68 AND 358 LBS OF FOOD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN WEST STAFF WASHROOM AND HUMAN FECES ON FLOOR IN EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING IN WEST WASHROOM. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EAST WASHROOM. TOILET FACILITIES SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR AND INCLUDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(SAUSAGE 185.6F, HAMBURGER 177.8F, EGGS 161.1F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2104662 ON 11-14-17: 34-FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES UNDER BUN WARMER, HOT HOLDING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLER, FREEZERS, COUNTER IN PREP AND DRIVE THRU AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS AND BROILER(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS NEAR WATER HEATER, BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DRIVE THRU AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(FOOD DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Nov 14, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SMALL COOLER IN PREP AREA ABOVE HOT HOLDING SANDWICH UNIT MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. COOLER MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW, CDI. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER. 117- MILKS AT 49.3F,11- SLICES OF OREO CHEESE CAKE, 8-PLAIN CHEESECAKE SLICES,- 49.5F,18 SNICKER PIE SLICES, 10-HERSHEYS PIE SLICES 49.3F. MUST MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI APPROX 4-LBS COST APPROX $ 45.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE TOILET FACILITIES FOR STAFF. BOTH SHARED( CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE) WASHROOMS NOT OPERABLE FOR USE. ONE TOILET COVERED WITH PLASTIC, SIGN POSTED ON DOOR OF WASHROOM OUT OF ORDER. THE OTHER TOILET BACKING UP WATER OUT OF TOILET WHEN FLUSHED, NOT FUCTION PROPERLY.. NO WORKING BATHROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. LICENSED PLUMBER ARRIVED AFTER INSPECTION AND REPAIRED PLUMBING SEWER LINE,CDI. TOILETS NOW FUNCTION PROPERLY-CDI.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/ DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( COOKING HAMBURGERS 167.9F, MAKING SANDWICHES). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.. UNDER SHELVING UNITS . MUST REPAIR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF POP/ DRINK STATION.NO MOP SINK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL
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Oct 26, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.. UNDER SHELVING UNITS . MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF POP/ DRINK STATION.NO MOP SINK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burger King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burger King on file is from Nov 13, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Burger King.
Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burger King have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burger King means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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