S. F. Burger
Last inspected: Jan 25, 2012
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Score
Inspectors have visited S. F. Burger four times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 25, 2012. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at S. F. Burger is from Jan 25, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.
Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jan 25, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON SEVERAL SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ALSO REAR DOOR FRAME RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM & NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/25/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.
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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 CLEAN MOP SINK,WINDOW SILLS,GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS.
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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 FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA & BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN LOBBY AREA.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVER HEAD VENTILATION UNIT IN REAR AREA & CLOGGED MOP SINK.
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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.MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER.
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Nov 10, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 3, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND FREEZER AT 0F AND BELOW.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (OUTSIDE) GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY SERVICING ESTABLISHMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KITCHEN HOOD VENT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.----------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN REAR AREA AND CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was S. F. Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at S. F. Burger on file is from Jan 25, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at S. F. Burger?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at S. F. Burger.
Has S. F. Burger's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at S. F. Burger have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at S. F. Burger means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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