The Burger Point
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2025
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Score
Public records show 15 inspections at The Burger Point stretching back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Burger Point trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 01/02/2025, REPORT #2609942. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE MOUNTED DICER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SITE WITH DATES THAT LAPSE THE DISPOSITION DATE REQUIREMENT. FOUND THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHILI WITH DATES OF 12/18 INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED COOKED FOOD ITEMS MAY ONLY REMAIN ON SITE FOR UP TO SEVEN DAYS STARTING WITH THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION, AFTER THE LAPSE THE DISPOSITION DATE FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $75 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/06/2024, REPORT #2589259 #36:4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #49: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH FRIES AND SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT. #55: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE SLIGHT DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE DOOR AND SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOUNTED DICER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Feb 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF FRIED CHICKEN. THE CHICKEN WAS STORED UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE SHELVING UNIT AND ON THE LAST SHELF OF A CART AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT ANY PROOF OF TEMPERATURE LOGS. THE TEMPERATURES RANGED 78.0F-87.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 60LBS AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH FRIES AND SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SLIGHT DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE DOOR AND SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUCE SPLATTERS ON THE WALL NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED UNDER A DUSTY RACK ON A CART NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID CART.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE A REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE STORED INSIDE ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS UTIIZED BY CONSUMERS NOT LOCKED. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK SAID EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHING AREA CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID OBSTRUCTING SINKS AND CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
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Feb 1, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS CORRECTLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 22, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS (DISHWASHING AREA, STORAGE AREA) WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE STORAGE ROOM; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN DISHWASHING AREA BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND OBSTRUCTION OF THE UTILITY SINK.
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May 4, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABELING INFORMATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, AND SODA DISPENSOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISH AREA, MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN DISH ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GRILL AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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May 5, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKETS. (COOLER AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. PAINT SMALL SECTION OF THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDSINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM WHERE PAINT HAS PEELED.
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR MISSING A THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING THOSE IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Feb 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE ADJACENT PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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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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Oct 3, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Burger Point last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Burger Point on file is from Jan 9, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Burger Point?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Burger Point.
Has The Burger Point's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Burger Point have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Burger Point 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 The Burger Point inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Burger Point is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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