Turkey Burger Grill
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, Turkey Burger Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 10, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Turkey Burger Grill is from Jan 10, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Turkey Burger Grill trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
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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 AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CRACKED AND WORN FLOOR TILE; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS, SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE NEED REPLACING AND THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN BY THE WINDOW; REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING. FOUND THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK FROM THE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Mar 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 ON THE LOWER SECTION OF THE STORAGE TABLE ALONG THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO, OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND A WORN WEATHER STRIP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR LID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER PROVIDED FOR ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-28-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,SAUSAGE,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO CLEAN WASH ROOM SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM, UNDER THE COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. ALSO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND THOUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jun 16, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER & PREP COOLER,CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP COOLER SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER,PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PIPES,POTATOE PEELER,WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND LOBBY AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM,WALL IN TOILET NEAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREA,THRESHOLD AT FRONT & REAR DOORS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROM VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,HOOD & FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Oct 31, 2013
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: SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS OR IN A MANNER IN WHICH ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED WHEN HANDLED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, ROLLING STORAGE RACK ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LOWER SECTION OF CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. REPAIR SECTION OF FLOOR BY LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS. CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN MOP SINK CLOSET. REPAIR OR RPLACE LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTEND LENGTH OF WASTELINE PIPE CONNECTED TO DIPPER WELL SO THAT WATER GOES DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Dec 12, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER.CLEAN TOASTER OVEN DRIP TRAY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING TILES AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED IN RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK NOZZLE IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPLACE.
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May 2, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 12, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTNENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012 H000063626 16 COURT DATE 12/23/2010 10:00AM ROOM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO IL OR YOU CAN PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION.
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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. CLEAN THE COOKING,HOOD FILTERS THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM PIPES ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Turkey Burger Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Turkey Burger Grill on file is from Jan 10, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Turkey Burger Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Turkey Burger Grill.
Has Turkey Burger Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Turkey Burger Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Turkey Burger Grill 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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