AUG 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURGER ALLEY CHICAGO.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
829 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 5, 2025 · passed with conditions
1 of 3 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS.(HANDLES BURGERS,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,SPICES,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT KITCHEN AREAS.(2 DISCONNECTED COOKING OVENS AND STOVE)MUST REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 232024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 23
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Clutter and unnecessary items noted in kitchen, instructed to remove and maintain.
FEB 22023PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PLAIN SIGHT TO THE PUBLIC. EMPLOYEE POSTED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 OBSERVED AN STOVE/OVEN BEING USED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO BAKE COOKIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY VENT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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