Butcher & the Burger
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2011, Butcher & the Burger has 23 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR SOME CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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90
May 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CREAM MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARTION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 11, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12---- BROKEN/MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE CLOSET BEING STORED UNDER HVAC UNIT AND WRAPPED AND EXPOSED INSULATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13---- ONE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
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86
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 28 LBS BEEF BURGERS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER RANGING BETWEEN 42.4F TO 48.2F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND "PRIMING" THE MACHINE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H NOTIFIED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS, RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. SUCH AS BURGERS AND FRIED EGGS FOR BURGER TOPPING. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COOKS LINE BEEF COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOLER AT 44.6 WITH BEEF AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED BAGS OF HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE COOK'S LINE ONE-DOOR BEEF COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE CLOSET BEING STORED UNDER HVAC UNIT AND WRAPPED AND EXPOSED INSULATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
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47
Jan 19, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-14-20, REPORT#2367159 #39)3-305.11 WASTE PIPE AT SOUTH WALL (FEW INCHES) BY METAL SHELF WITH CLEAN POT/UTENSIL IN BASEMENT. MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #47)4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. #47)4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE ONE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE AND INSIDE THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.DETAIL CLEAN MENTIONED AREA.
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Apr 14, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: UNSAFE FOOD. FOUND TWO BOTTLE OF WATER INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. ONE BOTTLE WAS ALREADY USED AND RE-CAPPED. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. BOTTLES REMOVED FROM UNIT AND ICE IS PRESENTLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING FOOD FROM RAW((HAMBURGER),COOKED AND RTE(HAMBURGER BUNS)FOODS. NO HANDWASHING JUST REMOVES GLOVES AND PUT ANOTHER. ONE GLOVE DROPPED HE PICKED IT UP AND GLOVED HIS HAND. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVES CHANGES.NO HANDWASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON MY ARRIVAL.EMPLOYEE WERE HANDLING TCS FOODS(HAMBURGERS,ETC) TO BE DELIVERED. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 11:45am AFTER WAS INFORMED BY EMPLOYEE OF MY ARRIVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA HAD A BUCKET IN IT,WHICH I HAD TO WAIT FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO EMPLOYEE FILLED SAID BUCKET WITH WATER. THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WAS FILLED WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE /USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE AT SOUTH WALL (FEW INCHES) BY METAL SHELF WITH CLEAN POT/UTENSIL IN BASEMENT. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN CLOTH USED ON SITE NOT PROPERLY STORED. OBSERVED STORED SAID CLOTHS INSIDE CLOSET ON FLOOR(DEBRIS AND DUST) AND SOME STORED ON TOP THE MILK CRATES. ALL CLEAN CLOTH MUST BE PROTECTED BY STORE THEM NOT IN A CONTAMINATE WAY(STORE INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID,OR PROVIDE SHELVES 6"ABOVE THE FLOOR).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ARE MAKING A PLASTIC BALL AND USE IT AS STOPPER. ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED FOR THE SCRAPE SINK OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING HOT WATER FROM FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AT FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION AT FIRST FLOOR PREP/COOKING AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED.TWO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. EACH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU OR MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK(*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATEN RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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70
Jun 6, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/12/17 REPORT#2117097. VIOLATIONS 33 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DIPPER WELL IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. 34 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN SAID AREA. 35 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER, CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN SAME AREA.
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82
Dec 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. REPAIR TORN AIR CURTAIN IN WALK IN COOLER, AND DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DIPPER WELL IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN SAID 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 EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA.
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82
Apr 18, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP, WITH A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE PRESENT, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, HAVE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS ON THE FRONT PREP COOLERS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN IN UTILITY CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL ON ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND IN THE UTILITY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS PRESENT IN BOTH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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74
May 24, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 50LBS. COOKED ONIONS AT 48.5F DATED 5/23/16.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 50LBS.$45.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST & BASEMENT PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER ,BASEMENT PREP COOLERS & DISPLAY UNIT LOWER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,POTATOE PEELER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINET,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS,ICE CREAM FREEZER,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST ADJUST REAR DOOR THRESHOLD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER 1ST FL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
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Jun 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LBSOF CARAMELIZED ONIONS VALUED AT $5 AT 101.3 F. ONIONS WERE KEPT WITHIN OVEN TO BE KEPT WARM AND APPLIED TO BURGERS WHEN ORDERED. ALL ONIONS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED COOK TOUCHING LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND ROLLS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE ASSEMBLING BURGERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON UPSTAIRS EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND ICE BIN. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON DOWNSTAIRS EXPOSED HAND SINK ON EACH SIDE OF SINK IN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND BAGS OF POTATOES AND I COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS ARE UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOODS OF FRYERS AND GRILL UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HOODS OF FRYERS AND GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT CEILING. SEAL CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET AT TOP OF STAIRS WITH EXCESS CLUTTER AND CLEAN WIPING CLOTHS STORED WITHIN. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE INTERIOR OF CLOSET TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE AND PROVIDE ACCESS FOR PEST CONTROL.
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74
Oct 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PRE-PACKAGED CHIPS FOR SALE ON DISPLAY MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: METAL WALL/CEILING ABOVE STOVE AND INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MOLDY/PEELING WALL CAULKING AT BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SPRAY ARM SINK. MUST REPLACE.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST OBTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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82
Feb 7, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE LINE PREP COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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90
Feb 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WITH A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE LINE PREP COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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86
Apr 24, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION WHILE WAITING FOR MANAGEMENT TO ARRIVE AFTER BEING TELEPHONED. WITNESSED SERVER DELIVERING FOODS TO TABLE, PICKING UP DIRTY SILVERWARE FROM FLOOR THEN ENTER FOOD PREP AREA AND PREPARE READY TO EAT BUNS AND GARNISHES FOR BURGERS, TOUCHING HER FACE, HAIR ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. SAME EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CASHIER ENTER FOOD PREP BEVERAGE/FOUNTAIN AREA, PREPARE FOODS, NOT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED COOK ON COOKS LINE REMOVE RUBBER GLOVES THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS BUNS AND FRENCH FRIES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS THEN PUT ON MORE GLOVES, NOT WASHING HANDS. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATION WAS OBSERVED AND WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ONION SOUP AT 168.7F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE FIRST FLOOR HAND SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE BURLAP CLOTH AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. SHELVING ON COOKS LINE ABOVE RAW MEAT COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH POOLING WATER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STORED BULK POTATOES IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGING ON OR WITH CLEAN LINENS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: TWO OF THE THREE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOODS OBSERVED NOT WEARING HAT HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jan 28, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE FIRST FLOOR HAND SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE BURLAP CLOTH AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. SHELVING ON COOKS LINE ABOVE RAW MEAT COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH POOLING WATER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STORED BULK POTATOES IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGING ON OR WITH CLEAN LINENS.
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Jun 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DELI COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER: GOAT SAUSAGE AT 44.7F, CHEESES AT 44.0-45.6F, PASTA SALAD AT 48.3F, MAYONNAISE AT 43.5F, HOUSE BURGER MIX AT 43.1F, PORK AT 43.8F, RAW BACON AT 44.9F, BLUE CHEESE AT 44.7F, COOKIE DOUGH AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 290# OF FOOD WORTH $1,300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE DIPPER WELL FOR HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT INSTEAD OF ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Oct 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 14, 2011
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. MUST POST IN PREMISES VISABLE TO CUSTOMERS.
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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. POOLING WATER AT FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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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. MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FAUCET ABOVE FROZEN CUSTARD MAKING MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP TO ADEQUATELY WASH AND SANITIZE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Butcher & the Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Butcher & the Burger on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Butcher & the Burger?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Butcher & the Burger.
Has Butcher & the Burger's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Butcher & the Burger have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Butcher & the Burger 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 Butcher & the Burger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Butcher & the Burger is inspected around two times per year on average.
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