Wrap Star Restaurant — Burger Boy Express

5019 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
American
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2023
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Wrap Star Restaurant — Burger Boy Express has five inspections on file, the first dated 2021. On Jun 14, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Wrap Star Restaurant — Burger Boy Express's record stops at Jun 14, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Wrap Star Restaurant — Burger Boy Express' 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 14, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, UPON ARRIVAL, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH BURGERS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2576867, DATED JUNE 6, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #57 TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. VIOLATION WAS NOTED ON REPORT#2561736, DATED AUGUST 4, 2022. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 6, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-47 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS TURKEY BACON, 1/4 POUND TOMATOES, AND 1/2 POUND COLE SLAW ($30) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, UPON ARRIVAL, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH BURGERS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2561736 DATED AUGUST 4 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: PLACE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN, DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI COOLER; OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN; OBSERVED DELI TOP REACH-IN COOLER WITH A LIQUID SPILL AND SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR; OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH LITTER AROUND DUMPSTER; OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
1
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD ON FLOORS SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
58
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH USED CIGARETTE FILTERS ON PREMISES IN BASEMENT NEAR CANNED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ASHTRAY. ALSO INFORMED MANAGER SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS DUE TO NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)
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Aug 4, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDERNEATH GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALS AND IN AL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONVECTION OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNDER THE HOOD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOM.
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Jul 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 25, 2021
License
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CORRECT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS OR A LIGHT SHIELD OVER BOTH LIGHT FIXTURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wrap Star Restaurant — Burger Boy Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wrap Star Restaurant — Burger Boy Express on file is from Jun 14, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wrap Star Restaurant — Burger Boy Express?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wrap Star Restaurant — Burger Boy Express.

Has Wrap Star Restaurant — Burger Boy Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wrap Star Restaurant — Burger Boy Express have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wrap Star Restaurant — Burger Boy Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.