Chicago Busy Burger
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Chicago Busy Burger, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chicago Busy Burger trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELF WITH SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE AT REACH IN COOLER BEHIND CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
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78
May 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHNE NOT IN USE.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING METAL TOP OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Aug 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10 LBS OF HAMBURGERS AT 52.2F, 2 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.4F, AND 2 LBS OF HOT DOGS AT 49.9F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 14 LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 50.1F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "
33
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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67
Oct 26, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2546168 DATED 1/5/2022: #57 "OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MAANGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR OF COOLER USED TO STORE MILK AND SOFT DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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74
Jan 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. OBSERVED BEEF HAMBURGER PATTIES STACKED OVER THE FILL LINE IN THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; FOUND BEEF AT 47F- 52F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/05/2022 REPORT #2546168 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, ETC.) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE PREPACKAGED COLESLAW AND OTHER PREPARED FOODS AVAILABLE INSIDE THE CUSTOMER GRAB-AND-GO COOLER WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER/PACKER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT REGISTER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LINE COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OR PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS LOCATED OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAMBURGER PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.9F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT MAIN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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67
Feb 23, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BLANK EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES; NO SIGNED COPIES FOR EMPLOYEES REFLECTING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN A POLICY OR ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE OTHER VERIFICATION THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THE POLICY THROUGH TRAINING OR OTHER MEANS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Mar 18, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE BLANK EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. NO VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN A POLICY OR ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE OTHER VERIFICATION THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THE POLICY THROUGH TRAINING OR OTHER MEANS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010; NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACES OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLES, SINKS AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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82
May 28, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICT AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(SLICED TOMATOES,STUFFED BURGERS,CHILLI, VARIOUS BUSY DIPPING SAUCES) IN WALK IN COOLER AND REGRIGERATORS THROUGHOUT WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERICKING IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT LABELS (POTATO SALAD AND COLE SLAW OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, AND SALADS WITH GREENS PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME, CONTENT, INGREDIENTS , SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE OF PREMISES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILT UP ON THE WASTE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF INSECTS AND RODENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 7, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING CARDBOARD TO COVER STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER WHERE SHAKES ARE STORED.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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78
Feb 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR CLUTTERED, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AREA, FRONT AND BACK AND CLEAN AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR,
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Feb 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/12/2016, REPORT #1950330, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 35 CEILING THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGED/STAINED TILES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN. 42 FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDLES MISSING AT HOT HOLDING UNIT LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREA FLOORS NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR CLUTTERED, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AREA, FRONT AND BACK AND CLEAN AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR,
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78
Aug 12, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. SEVERE WATER DAMAGED/STAINED TILES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN. LEAK OBSERVED FROM CEILING AT EAST SIDE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR LEAK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO
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Aug 5, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE AVOCADOS AND MILK. INSTD TO STORE RAW PRODUCTS SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE CANS OF RAW CUT POTATOES STORED ON UNCLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/7/15 REPORT 1578668 NOT CORRECTED 38 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH FRENCH FRIES BEING STORED ON AN OPEN RACK NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. 38 OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 38 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP OR HAVE PRE WRAPPED).
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING LARGE GARBAGE CANS TO STORE CUT POTATOES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF STEAM WELL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. SEVERE WATER DAMAGED/STAINED TILES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES AND MAINTAIN. LEAK OBSERVED FROM CEILING AT EAST SIDE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR LEAK.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Oct 14, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE, ATTACHED TO THE SODA MACHINE, NEEDS MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE SLIGHT PINKISH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH FRENCH FRIES BEING STORED ON AN OPEN RACK NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1467404 VIOLATION #35 MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLACK SUBSTANCE STAINED CEILING TILE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE, ATTACHED TO THE SODA MACHINE, NEEDS MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE SLIGHT PINKISH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER FIXED VENTILATION DURING INSPECTION.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH FRENCH FRIES BEING STORED ON AN OPEN RACK NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jul 23, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET BASE AT 1ST FLOOR HAND SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REPAIR HOLE OR REPLACE FAUCET. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE BASEMENT HAND SINK.
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Jul 14, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED LARGE PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AT 63.8 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT 48 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF HOT DOGS AND SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 55-57.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET BASE AT 1ST FLOOR HAND SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REPAIR HOLE OR REPLACE FAUCET. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE BASEMENT HAND SINK.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED #10 CAN USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKETS AROUND SERVICE COOLERS ON 1st FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Feb 28, 2012
Routine
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.MUSR REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS AT MAIN COOKING LINE UNDER HOOD, AND CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE UNDER GRILLS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SODA MACHINE DISPENSERS TO REMOVE DRY SYRUP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELF OF THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME. MUST ALSO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY PREP TABLE AT BASEMENT AS WELL AS RUSTY GREASE TRAPBOX IN BASEMENT.MUST RESAND OR REPLACE ALL WORN OUT CUUTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
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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.MUST CLEAN GREASY FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE AS WELL AS UNDER, BEHIND AND AROUND ALL HEAVY COOKING LINE EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL OR PAINT LAST 4 BOTTOM STAIRCASE STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE KEPT AWAY FROM PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE AREA OR IN LOCKERS AT ALL TIMES
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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 CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AT MAIN COOKING LINE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Nov 16, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. Use a sanitary drying rack to store clean dishes, not stacked in the sink.
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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. Repair or replace the damaged ceiling tiles in the basement prep/dishwashinng area. Repair the holes in the rear basement walls to prevent possible rodent entry.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior and chute.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Remove moldy clothing piled under the basement stairs.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Busy Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Busy Burger on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Busy Burger?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chicago Busy Burger.
Has Chicago Busy Burger's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Busy Burger have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Busy 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 Chicago Busy Burger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Busy Burger is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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