Small Burger
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2019
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Score
Small Burger has been inspected seven times since 2014. The most recent visit was on Jan 11, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Small Burger dates to Jan 11, 2019.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Small Burger on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jan 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(n) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. THE DISINFECTANT MUST BE RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES. OR PROVIDE PROPER CHLORINE TEST STRIPS (1000-5000 PPM) FOR THE HIGH CONCENTRATION LEVEL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 8, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE BOX USED FOR GARBAGE CAN AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN.MUST PROVIDE LOCKS ON LARGE 2- DOOR SLIDING COOLER AND SMALL COOLER ON SALES FLOOR THAT HAS OPEN FOOD STORAGE INSIDE AWAY FROM PUBLIC ACCESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Dec 1, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNAPPROVED FOOD SOURCE,NO RECEIPT OR DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE SOURCE OF FOOD PRODUCT.APPX.13 LBS. BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WRAPPED IN PLASTIC ON A PLATES ON COUNTER FOR SALE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE A RECEIPT FOR VERIFICATION OF SOURCE AND MAINTAIN.APPX.13LBS.$19.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005B)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER,SMALL REACH IN COOLER,FOOD SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,DISH WASHING AREA SHELVING UNIT,LOWER SHELF AND AT MOTOR OF SODA MACHINE,BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.ALSO APPX."3/4-2" GAP ALONG ALL SIDES OF BASEMENT DOOR,FRONT DOOR ALONG SIDE AND TOP,HOLES IN EXTERIOR WALLS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND SEAL OPENINGS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/1/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M. AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN SET UP.MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BOX USED FOR GARBAGE CAN AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN.MUST PROVIDE LOCKS ON LARGE 2- DOOR SLIDING COOLER AND SMALL COOLER ON SALES FLOOR THAT HAS OPEN FOOD STORAGE INSIDE AWAY FROM PUBLIC ACCESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER (MINOR DEBRIS) IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELVES ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(CHIPPED PAINT/STAINED)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR BASEMENT DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 3, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE NEEDS A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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May 29, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 44.7F. MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. MUST SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES PER CITY CODE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK NEEDS A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AS REQUIRED
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Small Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Small Burger on file is from Jan 11, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Small Burger?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Small Burger.
Has Small Burger's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Small Burger have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Small 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.
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