BURGER KING #142.

Chicago Health Dept

5425 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

UNABLE TO LOCATE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SMALL REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT LINE NEAR BEVERAGE AND DESSERT STATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS AND WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. EXTERIOR OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE HANDWASH SINKS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN HEAVILY STAINED AND DISCOLORED. INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SIDE BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE SIDE OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

DEC 5

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MOP THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.

JUL 24

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVER FOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE WHERE MECHANICAL HARDWARE LOCATED. PROVIDE SAME. INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.

JUN 5

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER SHELVES AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND DRY STOREAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD WITHIN REFRIGERATOR THAT HAS PRODUCT FOR RESTAURANT. ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINK MUST BE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.

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JUL 25

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

MAY 2

2011

PASS · 0 violations

APR 27

2011

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN REAR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK WITH SOME STANDING WATER. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

TOILET ROOM PARTITIONS NOT INSTALLED. PROVIDE SAME. THRESHOLD NEEDED AT REAR EXIT DOOR. STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

CONVECTION OVEN ON SITE. PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.

SEP 13

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

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.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH,MIDDLE LID WIDE OPENED AND TRASH BAGS THROWN ON TOP.MUST REMOVE & MAINTAIN,KEEP LIDS CLOSED.VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN UNDER COUNTER COOLER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET WORN.

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.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS,PIPES,FRYERS,ROLLING CART,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

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.MUST CLEAN LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER GREASE RECEPTOR AND HOT WATER TANK.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN UPPER WALL OF WALK IN COOLER,MISSING& DAMAGED WALL BASES AT SERVICE COUNTER,PREP AREA & DINING AREA,HOLE IN WALL AT REAR DOOR,VENTILATION VENT COVER IN REAR AREA MISSING.MUST CLEAN MOLD ON WALL AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 2&3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,LEAKY PIPE AT DRAIN TRAY AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA,MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PREP FREEZER.

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