BURGER KING #1250.
418 E 79TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 122024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND IN CORNER AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
NOV 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROCEEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 72022FAILED5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROCEEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON SITE IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED INSTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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APR 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE. FOUND NO CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULBS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
APR 32020FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. Edit Delete
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 83 F LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULBS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
APR 12020FAILED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80 F LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND SLICED TOMATOES, LETTUCE, OPENED MAYO, OPENED TARTAR SAUCE AND CHEESE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 68 F - 75 F LOCATED ON FOOD PREP LINE. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING INGREDIENTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $50 AT 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULBS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NOV 162018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(B)(C) THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED CLEANING:INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, POP DISPENSING STATIONS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
6-501.12 MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST ARE PRESENT. 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST ARE PRESENT.
SEP 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
4-601.11(B)(C) THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED CLEANING:INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, POP DISPENSING STATIONS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
6-501.12 MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST ARE PRESENT.
SEP 122018FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
6-501.111 OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND IN REAR NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA, ON FLOOR NEAR ICEE MACHINE AND BEHIND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
4-601.11(B)(C) THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED CLEANING:INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, POP DISPENSING STATIONS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM - MUST PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE IN ALL WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
6-501.12 MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST ARE PRESENT.
MAR 212017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, COOLERS, COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, ETC). CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH SMALL PREP COOLERS (FRONT COUNTER AND PREP LINE).
SEP 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED (HAMBURGERS, CUT TOMATOES, CHEESE, EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
AUG 292016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND KEEP THE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
NOV 242015PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, GRILLS, OVENS, PREP TABLES, SODA MACHINES, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA; UNDER SODA MACHINE IN THE DRIVE THRU, ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER ICE MACHINE, AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE. ALSO IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY WALL BY DUMP SINK, NEAR MOP SINK AND WALL IN THE DRIVE THRU. HOODS AND FILTERS NEED CLEANING, ALSO OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANAD MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND IN OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 202015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,WORN GASKETS AT DRIVE THRU WINDOW,LOOSE EXTERIOR PANEL ON ICEE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS,GRILLS,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,OVEN,BOTH SODA MACHINES AND DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,HOT HOLDING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK.MUST GROUT FLOOR AT SODA MACHINE ON FRONT LINE.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN DINING AND PREP AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER SODA CADDY AND STORAGE.
MUST ELEVATE BOXED PRODUCTS OFF OF FLOOR BEHIND ICEE MACHINE.
MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCTS (SHOES,ETC)IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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