Burton Place

1447 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

Burton Place has been inspected 13 times since 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 7, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 11 times.

Burton Place's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 URINALS IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL FEMALE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHIG SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF REAR NORTH SIDE DOOR OF PREMISES. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL WASHROOMS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MJUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2019
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN PREP COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLAIMER ON THE MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED NOT FULLY COOKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER STORED UNDER STAIR CASE LEADING TO BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER ABOVE ICE MAKER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED IN UNCLEAN HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN HOLDER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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May 24, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed no inspection summary report from 4/11/17, report # 1974271, posted in plain view for customer at time if inspection. At time of inspection summary report was posted in located control log book. Informed manager most recent inspection summary must be posted in plain view for customers, at all times. Instructed manager to posted in plan view. Serious violation #7-42-010 (B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food, bbq seasoned pork ribs, stored in walk in cooler with no labels or dates. Instructed manager to provide proper labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cracked and broken cooler gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease buildup on a hood filters above cook line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood walls throughout walk in cooler, located in basement dry storage. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal wall and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no black flow preventive device on utility sink faucet, located in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide.
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Apr 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND VERY DIRTY CARPET LEADING TO BOTH 2ND FLOOR AND 3RD FLOOR BARS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES AT THE WALL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKS AT THE FAUCET BASE HANDLE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK AND AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET ON THE 2ND FLOOR. AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR HAND SINK FOUND A LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BARS ON THE 2ND,3RD FLOORS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON KITCHEN WALL NEXT TO DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BEBEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: THE REQUIRED NO SMOKING SIGN WAS NOT POSTED AT FRONT ENTRANCE.MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY TO POST. 7-32-020(A).
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Jun 19, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 56.3F, HAMBURGERS 58.1F, CHILI 58.4, CHEESE 57.2F, CHICKEN BREAST 65.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS WORTH 35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR THE 2ND FLOOR AND 3RD FLOOR WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE NON-WORKING TOILET IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE PROVIDED AT TH 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BARS. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BOTH BARS.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT, 2ND FLOOR BAR AND WASHROOM AND IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING, 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND IN THE WASHROOM, AND 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. MUST STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR THE 2ND FLOOR AND 3RD FLOOR WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE NON-WORKING TOILET IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE PROVIDED AT TH 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BARS. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BOTH BARS.
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Nov 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. (DIRT BUILDUP)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. ALSO, DISPOSED OF ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(GREASE BUILDUP)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Apr 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE SEAMS OF THE BAR COUNTER ARE OPENING UP/BUCKLING-MUST SEAL (WEST SECTION OF BAR COUNTER-FIRST FLOOR). DOOR GASKET OF SMALL FREEZER IS RIPPED-MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KITCHEN FLOOR MUST BE SEALED, TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT (EAST & NORTH SECTION) MUST BE SEALED (NOT BARE WOOD)-MUST RE-SEAL, TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT BOTTOM RIGHT PIPE OF KITCHEN 3-COMP. SINK; FAUCET WASHER AT BAR SINK (FIRST FLOOR). 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burton Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burton Place on file is from Oct 7, 2024. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burton Place?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Burton Place.

Has Burton Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burton Place have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burton Place 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 Burton Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burton Place is inspected roughly once per year on average.