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Burger King #1272

3220 W Columbus Ave, Chicago, IL 60652 · Ashburn · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
61/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
8 passed
Last Inspected
2014-08-15
Pass Rate
67%
3 failures
Score
61/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2014-08-15)
Failed 3 inspections (2013, 2011, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 42 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 42×
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training serious
2014-08-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE CORNER WALL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (IN FRONT OF THE TOILET)IN NEED OF (RE)CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

2013-12-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND WORN GROUT LINES, CAUSING STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

2013-12-03 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

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

LIVE DRAIN FLIES (OVER 20) NOTED ON WALLS IN REAR , BY UTILITY SINK, SYRUP DISPENERS AND FLYING IN FRONT NEAR SERVING LINE. NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON ATTACHED PIPING AND WALLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE FLIES. FR...

minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND WORN GROUT LINES, CAUSING STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

2013-01-15 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN ICEE DRIP TRAY, INTERIOR OF OVEN AND BOX FREEZER INFRONT OF FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE STANDING WATER THRU OUT PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION CORRECTED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRIVE THRU SODA MACHINE LEAKING WATER FROM THE POWERADE, AND WATER NOZZEL NEED TO REPAIR.

2012-07-18 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITZE FRONT ICE CHUTE, CLEAN CABINETS FRONT SODA STATION, ICEE CABINET.

minor Sanitation

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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR FRONT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INFRONT OF ICECREAM MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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.NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT.

2011-11-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRCTED FROM REPORT#577677 11-14-11 INSP#389. #33 E...

critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAG AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE PIC...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTH SODA MACHINES AT NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALL GROUT LINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. REGROUT IF NECESSARY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

BOTH VENTILATION HOODS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAIN AT BURGER STATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINERR AT ALL TIMES, NOT IN ICE MACHINE.

2011-11-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVERD 2 EMPLOYEES HANDLING MONEY, SCOOPING...

serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE SHOOT AT DRIVE THRU SODA STATION WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK/PINK LIKE SUBSTANCE IN AND AROUND AREA WHERE ICE IS ...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-29-10 REPORT #215280 INSP#225 #33 INTERIOR BOTTO...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTH SODA MACHINES AT NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: ALL COOKING EQUIPM...

minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALL GROUT LINES IN NEED OF DE...

minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINERR AT ALL TIMES, NOT IN ICE MACHINE.

2011-02-10 Pass Short Form Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LEAK UNDER STEAMLINE. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT ClEAN, EXCESS...

minor Sanitation

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTH SOD...

minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AT MOP SINK AREA, SODA BOX STATION, AND BEHIND FRYERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS AT THE SODA BOX ...

minor Sanitation

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. ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE SAME

minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS

2010-04-16 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER STEAMLINE. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT ClEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE SAME

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS

2010-03-29 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER STEAMLINE. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CELAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS.

2010-01-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT STILL NEEDS CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE, INCLUDING FRYERS, AND UNDER BROILER LINE.

2010-01-20 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT-FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, BURGERS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. ALSO NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO DO SO.

serious Sanitation

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED, OPEN CONTAINERS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MIXTURE STORED NEXT TO BACON AND KETCHUP AND MUSTARD. INSTD TO STORE TOXIC ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DEBRIIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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