Chicago
36
BEAT

Burger King #12371

3953 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 · Humboldt Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
36/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
5 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-12
Pass Rate
29%
4 failures
Score
36/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-12
Failed 4 inspections (2023, 2023, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 19 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 19×
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Documentation & Training critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-09-12 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-09-23 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT CUSTOMER ONLY HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED Both the employee and customer entrance doors in the dining area have a 1/4 inch gap between them. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

2023-12-08 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS(EGGS, CHEESE AND PORK SAUSAGE) ARE PREPPED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

2023-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS EGGS, CHEESE). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUC...

2023-08-02 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS EGGS, CHEESE). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUC...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND ALSO NO RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ON THE RIGHT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WA...

2023-07-31 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS BEEF). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 84.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND ALSO NO RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ON THE RIGHT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WA...

2023-03-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED M...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILT UP GREASE BEHIND FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-03-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED M...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT CUSTOMERS BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK DUE TO THE KNOT BROKEN. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 78.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SI...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEM SOFT SERVE VANILLA MIX OUT OF THE BOX AND IN CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAI...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILT UP GREASE BEHIND FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2021-10-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS, CHICKEN, TOMATO) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. SEE #2

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS, CHICKEN, TOMATO) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND NAPKINS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE/ WATER HEATER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE PIPE ABOVE WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING WATER TO RUN CONTINUOUSLY INTO THE SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILT UP GREASE BEHIND FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE CABINETS NEAR BROILER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

2019-07-11 Pass Complaint
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DUMP SINK AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER INSIDE THE CORRAL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2018-09-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROGRAM ON SIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL IN AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CLASS. CORE

2018-01-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP, TABLES AND SHELVING IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DBEIS. ALSO CLEAN THE SHEVLING INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-12-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED PREMISES TEMPORARY (EXTERIOR/INTERIOR) WALL NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF STRUCTURAL, NOTED LARGE OPENINGS/GAPS POSSIBLE ENRTY POINTS FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS ENTRY POINT. S...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP, TABLES AND SHELVING IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DBEIS. ALSO CLEAN THE SHEVLING INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-09-06 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
1
serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,HAMBURGER,CHICKEN,FISH ETC,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

2016-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
1
serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGER ,EGGS,SAUSAGES,AND CHICKEN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

2016-05-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLERS AT THE FRON PREP AREA

2015-02-23 Pass License
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT: 2 SODA MACHINES, COFFEE MACHINE, AND ICEEE MACHINE.

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Burger King #12371

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