JUL 26
2012
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURGER KING #12371.
BEAT. 39/100
3953 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 26, 2012 · passed
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 46.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN AT 40 OR BELOW.AIR TEMPERATURE NOW IS 40.0F.MAY RESUME USAGE.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER READY TO EAT APPLE PIES 43.8F,COOKED PORK 43.9F,SOFT SERVE MILK BASE 42.8F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 50LBS. $135.
JUL 232012FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2012
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED BACON IN SEVERAL PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE WITH OUT DATES & TIMES ONLY HAS A STICKER FOR THE DAY AT 90.7F- 100.OF.NO HACCP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR HOLDING PRODUCT.MUST PROVIDE HACCP PROCEDURES FOR COOKED FOODS DATE & TIMES FOR DISCARDING.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED APPX. 3LBS.$184.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS AT THIS TIME TOO WASH HANDS PROPERLY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A SHELVING UNIT STORED IN FRONT OF IT WITH CUPS,CASH BOX,ETC..MUST REMOVE & PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1170341 7/6/12 #19 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.LIDS ON DUMPSTER STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION # 14.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO FRUIT PREP COOLER.MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL OUTLET IN WOMEN'S.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT WHEELS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,ALL SHELVING UNITS,PREP FREEZERS,FILTERS,MICROWAVE,HOT HOLDING UNITS,PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,MOP SINK,OVEN,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALSO UNDER AND AROUND GREASE RECYCLING TANK IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING TILES AT BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRY STATIION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST FIX LOOSE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST RECONNECT HAND SINK PLUMBING & MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME AT FRONT HAND SINK & MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE AIR CONDITIONING ON PREMISES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FLOW FOR REFRIGERATION TO WORK PROPERLY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN STORAGE SHELVES.
JUL 62012FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EAST & WEST FRONT ENTRY / EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING IN CENTER OF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, BROKEN,PUSHED IN & RECYCLABLE DUMPSTER LID NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED & VISIBLE TO VIEW TO ALL CUSTOMERS.MANAGER REMOVED FRAME FROM WALL AND SUMMARY REPORT WAS PLACED IN BETWEEN PAPERS IN FRAME.NOT VISIBLE TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY GIVEN & POSTED AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE DISPLAYED & VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT WHEELS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALSO UNDER AND AROUND GREASE RECYCLING TANK IN REAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST FIX LOOSE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO EMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN STORAGE SHELVES.
NOV 92011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT WHEELS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALSO UNDER AND AROUND GREASE RECYCLING TANK IN REAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST FIX LOOSE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO EMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN STORAGE SHELVES.
SEP 122011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 12
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT WHEELS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALSO UNDER AND AROUND GREASE RECYCLING TANK IN REAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST FIX LOOSE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO EMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN STORAGE SHELVES.
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AUG 202010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS AND BOTTOM THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT VIOLATION STILL PENDING
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, REMOVE ALL STAINS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
APR 92010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS AND BOTTOM THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT VIOLATION STILL PENDING
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, REMOVE ALL STAINS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
FEB 12010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS AND BOTTOM THRU-OUT PREMISES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, REMOVE ALL STAINS
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