BURGER BARON.
1381 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
16 of 21 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 202026PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OPENING IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
6-201.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DIRT ON FLOORS AND FLOOR MATS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DINING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JAN 122026FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OPENING IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU, BUT MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU FOOD ITEMS; DISCLOSURE IS INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS, NOTED WITH AN ASTERICK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID(S). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DINING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DIRT ON FLOORS AND FLOOR MATS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JAN 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2591397 ON 3/21/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 212024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SPICES AND BULK FOODS STORED OUTSIDE OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES AND BULK DRY FOODS.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JAN 92023PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND ITEMS (SHREDDED LETTUCE ETC) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND PLASTIC BOWL USED AS SCOOP STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT TOUCHING COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY OR USE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE, MAINTAIN.
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE ON WALLS/CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 262022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK.
OBSERVED SOUP BASE POWDERS IN CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOODS IF NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
MUST PROVIDE LID TO TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, ICE, AND DIRT ALONG FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 22021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO PROOF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JUN 252021FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION FILLED WITH A BOX OF PAPERS. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PUROPESES ONLY, SAID SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO HNDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF SLICED TOMATOES (48 F) AND CHICKEN (46 F) LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROOF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JUL 282020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED,
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS/RTE FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PUT CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND/OR REMINDER STATEMENTS REGARDING EGGS ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHRN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
MAY 12018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.
NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE VENT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 312017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 2LBS OF PRECOOKED HAMBURGER PATTIES IN A PAN NEXT TO GRILL AT 107.3F AND 121.5F, 1LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS ON THE PREP TABLE AT 125.6F, 1/4 LBS OF DELI HAM AT 46.3F. FOODS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL WEIGHT 3 1/4LBS AT $150. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S MAKING SANDWHICHS, CUTTING UP FOODS AND PLACING CHICKEN ON BUNS, PUTTING CONDIMENT ON BURGER'S, HOT DOGS HANDLED READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT USING GLOVES OR WASHING THEIR HAND. ALSO CLEANING WORK STATION. AFTER TELLING THE MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE'S TO WASH THIER HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES, STILL OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE GRAB A RAW BURGER AND PREP BUN FOR ANOTHER SANDWHICH. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE'S AND MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH THIER HANDS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-010(A).
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MAR 252016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED CONCENTRATION) WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 252015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL DRINK DISPENSERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, POP MACHINE, ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND COOLER GASKETS.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER UTILITY SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER
DEC 172014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, POP MACHINE, ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND COOLER GASKETS.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER UTILITY SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FEB 102014PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 212013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Foods not labeled or dated inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floors alomg wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Thermometer not provided in salad or beverage cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
FEB 292012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IS RUSTY AND SO IS THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SICK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN AND HAS GREASE BUILDUP. TOP, SIDES, FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE AND THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND CLEAN ALL OF THEM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA, BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE DINING ROOM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
JUL 192011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS SOME AREAS OF RESTAURANT
JAN 202011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
JUN 72010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD FROM BOTTOMS OF WORK TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK,INSTALL BARRIER BETWEEN MOP SINK,EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,GRILL,MANUAL CAN OPENER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,ICE MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS,SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.THE FLOORS BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL,ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR AREA BY MOP SINK,REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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