Yummy Burger

144 E 127Th St, Chicago, IL 60628
American
Last inspected: Aug 17, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

Yummy Burger has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 17, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Yummy Burger since Aug 17, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Yummy Burger is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 4, 2011
License
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. FRONT PREP COOLER FOUND AT 45F. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST OR REPAIR TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. MUST PROVIDE MICROWAVE ON SITE FOR THE REHEATING OF SOUPS ON MENU. 7-38-005A
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. 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: 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 EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS 28-25 UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SEAL THE 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. ALSO FOUND OPENING IN SCREEN AT BATHROOM WINDOW. MUST REPLACE.7-38-020
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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. MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE FOR PROPER GARBAGE DISPOSAL. 7-38-020.
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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 VALID COPY OF FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
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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. REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL OPENING ABOVE WATER HEATER. CREATE ACCESS PANEL ALONG WALL LEADING TO GAS METER.
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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. MUST PROPERLY VENT COOKING EQUIPMENT (MAY NOT USE HOOD EXTENSION TO VENT COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN OR FILTER AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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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 PIZZA OVEN, POPCORN MACHINE, AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yummy Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yummy Burger on file is from Aug 17, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Yummy Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Yummy Burger have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yummy Burger means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.