Burgur Boy Lounge

2657 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
American
Last inspected: Mar 1, 2024
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Burgur Boy Lounge stretching back to 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 1, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Burgur Boy Lounge since Mar 1, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 1, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVES,ON SHELVES BY THE FOOD AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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May 12, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 5, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-8-22 INSPECTION # 2557005.VIOLATION #57.OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SINKS,TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT PREMISES THAT MUST BE REMOVED: OLD COOLERS, GARBAGE, OLD COFFEE MAKERS,ETC.MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM KITCHEN AND HALLWAY AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 8, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND OTHER UTENSILS BEING STORED FACING UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND OTHER UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER ABOVE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES BADLY STAINED AND WITH DEEP SCRATCH MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Mar 5, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 3, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP FROM GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU. ESTABLISHMENT IS PREPARING AND SERVING BURGERS, EGGS AND STEAK COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED EGGS, MEAT, BEEF, SEAFOOD AND POULTRY MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burgur Boy Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burgur Boy Lounge on file is from Mar 1, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burgur Boy Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burgur Boy Lounge.

Has Burgur Boy Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burgur Boy Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burgur Boy Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.