BURGER KING #12371.

Chicago Health Dept

3953 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

5 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Sep 2014.

Last inspected Sep 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 29

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,FRYERS,BROILER,COUNTER TOPS,BREAD CART,UNUSED MICROWAVE,CUP HOLDERS,SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST BUILD UP ON ALL VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA NEAR ENTRY DOOR TO PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN MILK COOLER AT DRIVE THRU.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE SHOES FROM UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA AND STORE PERSONAL BELONGS PROPERLY.

SEP 12

2013

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 5

2013

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE DOUBLE FRONT DOORS WEST ENTRY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. ONE OF THE DOOR HAS BEEN KNOCKED OFF IT'S HINGES AND THE DOORS WON'T COME TOGETHER. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND A RODENT JUMPED OUT OF IT. MUST HAVE DUMPSTERS COVERED SO THEY WILL BE RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE HOT HOLDING PREP SERVICE AREAS,KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAYS AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE DRIVE THRU.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA HAVE DRIPPING FAUCETTS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCETS. THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE MOP/UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL KEEP ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MAY 21

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS 161F , CHICKEN 167.0F ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE COFFEE STATIONS.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL KEP ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MAY 9

2013

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/RED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND THE 2 SETS OF ENTRANCE DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS & CENTERS OF SAID DOORS.ALSO,PREMISES HAS A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE BUT NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE INSPECTION REPORT AND NO COPY IDPH LICENSE INSIDE THE LOG BOOK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE WORNED OUT CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMP SINK SAME AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE COFFEE STATIONS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AREA.FOUND THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS IS NOT WORKING.ALSO;REMOVE DUSTS ACCCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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