BURGER KING #1455.

Chicago Health Dept

1401 W FULLERTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Feb 2015).

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2015.

Last inspected Feb 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITHCEN NEAR MOP SINK NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BAR OF DOOR. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEP AND MAKE SURE DOOR IS RODENTPROOF AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR AND BUCKLING UP. FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZAEN CONDENSATE ON INTERIO OF WALK IN FREEZER. FROZEN CONDENSATE MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE GREASE HOLDING UNIT WITHIN STORE. EXTERIOR OF GREASE HOLDING UNIT WITHIN STORE HAS HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF OF GREASE HOLDING UNIT WITHIN STORE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHATTERED FLOOR TILE UNDER CONVEYER BROILER. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE SO THAT FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OB SERVED FLOOR VEERY UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST PULL ICE MACHINE AWAY FROM WALL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED WALL TILES BELOW HOLE IN WALL BUCKLING. WALL TILES AND HOLE IN WALL ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.

FEB 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE HOLDING AT 59.9F-69.7F FOOD ITEMS ARE THE FOLLOWING:CHOP SLICE AND SHREDDED GREEK CHEESE ,SHREDDED CHEESES,SLICED APPLE, SHREDDED LETTUCE. MANAGER DENATURED FOOD ITEMS.TOTAL COST $30.00 AND 6 LBS. CH 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

Critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MULTI-TASK HANDLING MONEY AND SCOOPING UP FRENCH FRIES,AND MAKING COFFEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES NEEDS TO WASH HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK. CH 7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THRU- OUT THE KITCHEN REAR STORAGE AREA FRONT LINE AND REAR PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BEHIND HEAVY EQUPIMENT VERY DIRTY.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN MEN'S BATHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.FAN GUARD IN ALL PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PIPE IN THE MIDDLE SINK IN THE REAR AREA IS LEAKING ON TO THE FLOOR,COFFEE, MACHINE AND EXPRESSO MACHINE NEEDS BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REFIRGERATION AND REACH IN COOLER NEEDS VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.

JAN 16

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 9

2014

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1092561 DATED 8/27/13 TO BE CORRECTED BY 11/27/13. #38- VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UPGRADED TO SERIOUS.

AUG 27

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN TOP AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVED GREASE AND DIRT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR

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MAY 7

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS RAW BACON, MILK AND LIQUID EGGS. TECHNICIAN FROM ILLINOIS MECHANICAL ONSITE TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE COOLER. THE FAN MOTOR WAS REPLACED BY THE TECHNICIAN DURING THE INSPECTION. COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS AT 39.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SLICED HAM AT 47.4F, LIQUID EGGS AT 47.6F, CREAM AT 45.8F, RAW BACON AT 48.0F, YOGURT AT 46.5F, VANILLA SOFT SERVE MIX AT 45.3F, CREAM CHEESE ICING AT 47.1F, SLICED CHEESE AT 46.7F, MILK AT 48.5F, SHREDDED CHEESE MIX AT 48.7F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 49.2F, ORANGE JUICE AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $850. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ALL ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY CDPH. THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED ON 5/8/12. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR AND IN THE DINING ROOM AREA OVER ONE OF THE TABLES. MUST MAKE REPAIRS TO THE ROOF TO PREVENT LEAKING. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP LOCATED IN THE CORNER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING PREP COOLERS.

DEC 12

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 7

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO READY TO EAT ICE FROM UPPER WATER RESERVOIR INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSE SYSTEM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 29

2011

PASS 5 violations

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. VIOLATION NOTED ON TODAYS INSPECTION: MENS WASHROOM FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS ON GROUND AND FULL GARBAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

APPROXIMATELY 10 DINING ROOM TABLES FOUND DIRTY, STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUCKET STORED IN DINING ROOM FOR CLEANING TABLES FOUND WITH DIRTY WATER. MUST KEEP TABLES CLEAN AND CHANGE CLEANING WATER OFTEN AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND DEBRIS REMOVED: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. FLOOR DRAIN OF CARRY OUT WINDOW SODA DISPENSER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME, MUST CLEAN.

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. VIOLATION NOTED AT TODAYS INSPECTION: FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSE SYSTEM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED DIRTY COOLER IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

JUL 13

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN "FRIES" @ 91.3F HELD IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB COOKED BACON @79F HELD IN CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT STATES THOSE FOODS ARE TO BE HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ACCORDING TO BURGER KING POLICY. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.

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. APPROXIMATELY 10 DINING ROOM TABLES FOUND DIRTY, STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUCKET STORED IN DINING ROOM FOR CLEANING TABLES FOUND WITH DIRTY WATER. MUST KEEP TABLES CLEAN AND CHANGE CLEANING WATER OFTEN AS NEEDED.

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 THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND DEBRIS REMOVED: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. FLOOR DRAIN OF CARRY OUT WINDOW SODA DISPENSER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME, MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED DIRTY COOLER IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

JAN 27

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 26

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.DID OBSERVE FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING SERVICE. OBSERVED ALL THREE ICE BIN SHOOT DISPENSERS AT SODA STATIONS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE SHOOT THAT DISPENSES AND TOUCHES THE STORED ICE AT SELF SERVE AND CARRY OUT WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN BINS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BINS. BINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H.

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. FLOOR DRAIN AT KITCHEN ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST NOT BE ABOVE PREP TABLE. HOLES IN CEILING AROUND METAL HOLDER FOR SODA DISPENSER CABLES AND AROUND CEILING AT DRIVE THROUGH REGISTER MUST SEAL. CAULKING ALONG WALL AT LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR,ALSO AT MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLD,MUST REPLACE.

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. THREADED NOZZLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON NOZZLE ABOVE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED.

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. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOKS LINE CHEESE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

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