Burger King
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2019
70
Score
Across the available record, Burger King has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 15, 2019. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Burger King is from Aug 15, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HAND DRYER IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, LEAVING A 1/2 IN GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS, ON THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2019
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR OFF PREP AREA, AND REPAIR LOOSE CAULKING AROUND HAND-SINK IN SAID TOILET ROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR ALL NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CHEMIAL DISPENCER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. FLOORS ALSO NEED CLEANING IN ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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Sep 7, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LID AND DRIPPING DOWN SIDE TO THE GROUND. THIS IS A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #5-501.110. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CHEMIAL DISPENCER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. FLOORS ALSO NEED CLEANING IN ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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Feb 16, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL BASE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Nov 17, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE (MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED A XEROX COPY OF AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE THAT WAS NOT POSTED) NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, POST THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM, REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE. MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW PROOF.
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Jun 25, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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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 Aug 15, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Burger King.
Has Burger King's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Burger King have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Burger King 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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