Burnham Plaza Mart
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
90
Score
Burnham Plaza Mart has been inspected 13 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Burnham Plaza Mart is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN THE BATHROOM MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 15, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PET ON SITE. OBSERVED A BOX OF CAT LITTER FILLED WITH CAT POOP IN THE BASEMENT AND LOTS OF CAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LIVE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT 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 DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS AND LOTS OF CAT DROPPING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN THE BATHROOM MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 22, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND STOCK ITEMS NOT STORED ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE STOCK ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND HALLWAY ON SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CABINET BELOW IT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE POP CRATES IN THE REAR STORAGE AND HALL WAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE AREA THAT USED TO BE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHEN THERE WAS A RESTAURANT ON THE PREMISES HAS A LOT OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THAT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. -MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 30, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food and sanitation manager on site no certificate posted where deli meat and sliced pizza are sold, instructed mgr to obtain. serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: the following not clean, meat slicer, prep table, prep coolers and food shelves, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floor in rear dry storage area in poor repair, instructed to replace damaged tiles.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: missing sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: employee clothing and personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to store away.
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Apr 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN FACILITY, ESTABLISHMENT HAVE A FRESH DELI MEAT COUNTER. POSTED CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED, NO DOCUMENTS FOR RENEWAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 1, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR LEDGE OF DELI COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY DO DISHES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jul 16, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW DISH RACK NEEDED WORN IN POOR REPAIR. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN WITH DEEP CUTS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST 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: WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MUST BE ADDED TO ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS, MEAT SLICER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO FLOOR IN FRONT OF STOCK ITEMS AND COOLERS ON SIDE/FRONT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA.
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Aug 13, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. FOUND CRACKED GLASS DOOR AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(FOOD DEBRIS)
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Sep 8, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA, HANDWASH BOWL WAS REMOVED. NO OTHER HANDWASH BOWL NEAR BY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER IMMEDIATELY. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
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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 ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF UNDER PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL AND MAKE SHELF SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND INSIDE UNUSED PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 LITTER ON FLOOR AT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA/PIZZA DOUGH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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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 HOLES IN WALL BEHIND PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR WALL/SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AND KEEP ALL WALLS CLEAN
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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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jul 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. Found 3 compartment sink at front preparation areas with no grease trap. Found pizza oven and pannini grill not hooded/vented.
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Apr 22, 2010
License
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. Found reach in cooler with broken glass door.
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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. Found small electric pizza oven, electric gyro unit, and panini toaster with no hood vent.
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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. Found 2x 3 compartment sinks with no grease trap. Found leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink front preparation area. Found leaky p-trap at restroom/ventillation not working.
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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. Found no exposed hand sink easily accessible to pizza preparation areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention devices for espresso maker and cappucino maker.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burnham Plaza Mart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burnham Plaza Mart on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burnham Plaza Mart?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Burnham Plaza Mart.
Has Burnham Plaza Mart's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burnham Plaza Mart have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Burnham Plaza Mart 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 Burnham Plaza Mart inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burnham Plaza Mart is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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