Wonderburger

11045 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60655

American

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Wonderburger has been inspected four times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Wonderburger since Feb 6, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Toilet room doors self closing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Wonderburger is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HAND SINK IN MEN;S WASHROOM AND IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS.MUST INSTALL.

Nov 6, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD FRONT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN REAR PREP AREA CEILING FAN , AND FRONT CEILING VENTS OVER MIXER.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS.

Nov 3, 2011

Routine

5 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENSOR AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS WITH BOTH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 27, 2010

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: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP OR INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZERS. DEFROST SAME.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wonderburger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wonderburger on file is from Feb 6, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wonderburger?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wonderburger.

Has Wonderburger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wonderburger have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wonderburger 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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