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True Burger Co.

5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
American
Last inspected: Dec 14, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

True Burger Co. has been inspected 12 times since 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 14, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that True Burger Co.'s inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 14, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE ELEVATED AND NOT STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL DOOR HANDLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
78
Jul 21, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
95
Oct 28, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
95
Apr 8, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKET.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LOOSE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
56
86
Sep 28, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OF REACH IN CONDIMENT COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WORN BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINANCE.
51
86
May 14, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER COVER FOR REAR CONDIMENT COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE SELF SERVICE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST, AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. COOLER DRAWER GASKETS UNDER GRILL NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
33
90
Dec 5, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN WALL.
35
95
May 3, 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: WALLBASE NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
35
95
Apr 20, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS
21
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLBASE NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was True Burger Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at True Burger Co. on file is from Dec 14, 2022. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at True Burger Co.?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at True Burger Co..

Has True Burger Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at True Burger Co. have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at True Burger Co. 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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