AUG 15
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURGER KING #1272.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
3220 W COLUMBUS AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 15, 2014 · passed
8 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
DEC 122013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 12
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
DEC 32013FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2013
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP INBETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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.
JAN 152013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE STANDING WATER THRU OUT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.
JUL 182012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2012
PASSED
4 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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITZE FRONT ICE CHUTE, CLEAN CABINETS FRONT SODA STATION, ICEE CABINET.
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.
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.
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.
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NOV 232011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 23
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FRYERS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED.
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 PICK UPS WITH GARBAGE SERCICE. CONTAINERS WERE SERVICED AND CLOSED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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.
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.
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.
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
NOV 142011FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2011
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AND SERVING FRIES WITHOUT HANDWASHING MUST WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) CITATION ISSUED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES.
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 DISPENSED FOR DRINKS. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MAY NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE.
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 BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED.
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.
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 EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TABLES THAT ARE HOLDING MACHINES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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 DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. REGROUT IF NECESSARY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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 connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
FEB 102011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 SODA MACHINES AT NOZZLES TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 SSTATION IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO SEAL ALL TILES. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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
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
APR 162010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER STEAMLINE. REPAIR SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT ClEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS
MAR 292010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER STEAMLINE. REPAIR SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CELAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS.
JAN 282010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 28
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JAN 202010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 20
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
* 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.
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.
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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