Burger King
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2018
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Score
Burger King appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2015. On Feb 23, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Burger King is from Feb 23, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “* certified food manager on site”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, burgers, fries, etc.) are being cooked and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Feb 15, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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: Observed mice droppings in the following areas of kitchen (approximately): 10 on the floor near drain, under the soda bag-in-the-box; 10 in rear corner of kitchen next to back door; 10 under freezer in rear (not in use); 10 under bread rack in middle of kitchen near assembly counter. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, burgers, fries, etc.) are being cooked and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed freezer in rear of kitchen not in use. Instructed to remove an unnecessary equipment from prep area to avoid pest harborage.
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Jan 24, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 17, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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: Observed small black flies in the following areas of facility: approximately 30 on walls around customer self service soda fountain, approximately 30 on walls near the ice cream machine in front prep area; approximately 3 on boxes near the ice machine, and approximately 2 in the managers office in kitchen. Must clean and sanitize affected areas and eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust and grease on walls/ceiling behind front monitor, above french fry hot holding area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed stained/soiled walls near customer self service soda fountain. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed large gap between wall and right washbowl sink in men's restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
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May 8, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 FLYING INSECTS AROUND UTILITY SINK, 10 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BASE OF CUP DISPENSER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHTEN LOOSE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BROILER, FRYERS, CUP HOLDERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BASEBOARDS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Aug 23, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 1, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT COOKING STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS AND BROILER NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS ABOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 31, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED IN CUSTOMERS FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
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Nov 12, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOP LOADING SOFT SERVICE ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT A WATER SUPPLY LINE ABOVE FOR PROPER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER PROVIDED.
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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 Feb 23, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burger King?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three 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 one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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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