Urban Burger Bar
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2019
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Score
Urban Burger Bar appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2010. On Nov 13, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Urban Burger Bar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 13, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47 NOT CORRECTED. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD ON ALL MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: (description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.)
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Apr 8, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: : MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD ON ALL MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: (description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD, WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM GRILL, STOVE, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Apr 5, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 1 LB OF EGGS, 52F, VALUED AT $2, 1 LBS OF CHICKEN, 51F, VALUED AT $3, AND 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES, 52F, VALUED AT $3. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURE OF 54F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOODS FROM COOLER AND DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL COOLER HAS BEEN SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD ON ALL MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: (description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD, WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM GRILL, STOVE, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED AND/OR COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN OUT AND MAINTAIN. NOTED STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT BAR, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN BASEMENT AROUND POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS. NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE POP SYRUP STORAGE DUE TO LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE BAR LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN SHEVLING AND RACK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Mar 22, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BY THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILE IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND REAR PREP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE COOKING/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PULLED PORK AT 44.9F, AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 44.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 48# OF FOOD WORTH $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Jan 22, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR BASEBOARDS: AT REAR DISH ROOM EXIT DOOR AND AROUND MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY, CRACKED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. MISSING CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH OPEN HOLE. MUST REPLACE. RAW EXPOSED WOOD WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES USED TO MOUNT WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST SEAL/PAINT/MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Jan 13, 2015
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WHILE CUSTOMERS WERE BEING SERVED FOOD AND EATING AT THE BAR. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINERS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GROUNDS AROUND THE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL WASTE CONTAINERS OR MORE FREQUENT WASTE PICK-UP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: COOKED PORK IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 160.5F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-9-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND HAND SINK TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED, PROTECTED. PRE-SET GLASSWARE MUST BE INVERTED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER BAR ICE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR BASEBOARDS: AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER, AT REAR DISH ROOM EXIT DOOR AND AROUND MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOOR OF THE PRODUCE COOLER WITH SPILLAGE AND DIRT.DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY, CRACKED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. MISSING CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH OPEN HOLE. MUST REPLACE. RAW EXPOSED WOOD WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES USED TO MOUNT WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST SEAL/PAINT/MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AND DISH ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINKS DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND PROVIDE FOR MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 9, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND HANDSINK TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. FOUND CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO REACH IN COOLERS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE GRILL AND HANDSINK TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. FOUND CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO REACH IN COOLERS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON WALK IN COOLER (THE ONE WITH THE FREEZER ATTACHED) FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER BAR ICE TUB. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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May 28, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MANAGER TURNED OFF MACHINE AND REMOVED ICE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGED MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS ALSO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT AND REPLACE DAMAGE ONES IN BASENEBT AREA ALSO SEAL OPENING INTO WALL NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS AT TOP LANDIND NEAR DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR STOVE IN PREP AREA
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Jul 5, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI USE KITCHEN METAL BOWLS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ANY ITEMS KEPT FOR STORAGE MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER,WASH CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN AREA MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 2, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (1) 10 POUND BAG OF MUSSELS HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$150.00 .INSTRUCTED MANAGER "THIS TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS". CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI USE KITCHEN METAL BOWLS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ANY ITEMS KEPT FOR STORAGE MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER,WASH CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN AREA MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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64
Jul 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.FOUND WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM COMPRESSOR UNITS IN THE REAR ONTO ROOFING THEN ONTO ALLEY ON WALL NOT PROPERLY COONECTED ALSO SEAL PLUMBING ON WALL IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Jul 8, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND 3 COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT ALL COOLERS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AMBIENT AIR OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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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: 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.FOUND NO PEST CONTROL CO LOG BOOK ON SITE,ALL DOORS TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE RODENT-PROOFED INCLUDING BASEMENT DOORS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER,WASTE GREASE CONTAINER.
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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.FLOOR COVING IN DINING ROOMS,BASEMENT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS NOT INSTALLED,MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN BENEATH 1 COMP SINK.
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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.SECTION OF WALL EXPOSED BRICK LEADING TO DISHROOM ,WALL ALONG BOXED SYRUP STORAGE IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT AREAS,IN REAR OUTSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM ALSO FOUND WALLS,CEILINGS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM,EMPLOYEES BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS NOT FINISHED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO COFFEE STATION IN KITCHEN AREA.
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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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES INCLUDING EXTERIOR REAR BRICK OVEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Urban Burger Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Urban Burger Bar on file is from Nov 13, 2019. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Urban Burger Bar?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Urban Burger Bar.
Has Urban Burger Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Urban Burger Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Urban Burger Bar 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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