BURGER KING #1512.
2344 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 272015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HAS LETTER FROM IDPH THAT STATES INTERNAL TRAINING PROGRAM HOWEVER THERE ARE NO LOGS TO VERIFY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE LOGS TO VERIFY TRAINING
FEB 202015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HAS LETTER FROM IDPH THAT STATES INTERNAL TRAINING PROGRAM HOWEVER THERE ARE NO LOGS TO VERIFY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE LOGS TO VERIFY TRAINING.
OCT 232014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (HAMBURGER 176.7F, EGGS 167.9F, SAUSAGE 148.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS AND DRIP TRAY ON SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, GREASE RECYCLING UNIT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS(FOOD DEBRIS, ORGANIC MATTER). REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FLOOR DRAIN SALAD PREP COOLER.
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND NEAR VENTILATION HOOD. SEAL LOOSE TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS, NEAR FRYERS, ETC.
REPLACE RIGHT LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE CONTAINERS OF SLICED PICKLES OFF FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN PREP AREA.
JAN 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED SIX CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. EXPOSED SINK BLOCKED BY GARBAGE CAN TOPPED WITH CONTAINER OF CUT LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE AND AROUND EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.
GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND UTILTIY AREAS.
VENTILATION COVER ABOVE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULB OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULB.
DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
NOV 122013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Deep fryer cabinets, storage shelves under prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
Ventilation cover above ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust build-up.
Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter-proof bulb.
Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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DEC 312012PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBERGERS,CHICKEN AND ICE CREAM ARE COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION#7-38-012.
THE FREEZER FLOOR IS BUCKLING AND HEAVILY DAMAGED, REPAIR SAID FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN
DEC 262012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MENS BATHROOM IS NOT BEING MAINTAINED, MENS URINAL NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WHEN ITS FLUSHED.SLOWLY DRAINING UP TO THE RIM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 INSTRUCTED TO USE THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM UNTIL THE MEN'S BATHROOM IS REPAIR. NEEDS TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH BY FAX AT 312-746-4240 WHEN REPAIR.
THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS WERE ORIGINALLY DOCUMENTED IN INSPECTION # 679564, DATED APRIL 5, 2012. UPON A REINSPECTION NOTED NONE THE VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED FROM THE INSPECTION DONE 12/17/2012 # 1279331. (32) THE WALK IN COOLER HAS UNSANITARY RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SHELVING SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN. (38) THE ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN IS NOT UNDER VENTILATION AND IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS. THE OVEN IS HEREBY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT MEETS THE VENTILATION CODE REQUIREMENTS. THE MENS ROOM HAS NON EXHAUST FAN, INSTALL A FAN THAT EXHAUSTS OUT OF THE BUILDING PER CODE. E-MAIL (CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG) OR FAX(312-746-4240) A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY TO HAVE THE EQUIPMENT REINSPECTED.SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
THE FREEZER FLOOR IS BUCKLING AND HEAVILY DAMAGED, REPAIR SAID FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.THE MENS URINAL IS IN POOR REPAIR AND THE MEN'S ROOM BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DOOR IS COMMING APART, REPAIR OR REPLACE SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN
DEC 172012FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NO VALID PROOF OF ANY CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS FOUND AT THIS TIME, OBTAIN AND POST PROOF OF ENOUGH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS TO COVER YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION.
THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS WERE ORIGINALLY DOCUMENTED IN INSPECTION # 679564, DATED APRIL 5, 2012. (32) THE WALK IN COOLER HAS UNSANITARY RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SHELVING SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN. (38) THE ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN IS NOT UNDER VENTILATION AND IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS. THE OVEN IS HEREBY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT MEETS THE VENTILATION CODE REQUIREMENTS. THE MENS ROOM HAS NON EXHAUST FAN, INSTALL A FAN THAT EXHAUSTS OUT OF THE BUILDING PER CODE. E-MAIL (CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG) OR FAX(312-746-4240) A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY TO HAVE THE EQUIPMENT REINSPECTED.
THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND DOOR IS FULL OF BUILDUP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.
THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER IN THE DRIVE THRU HAVE SOME CORROSION/BUILDUP, CLEAN SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.
THE FREEZER FLOOR IS BUCKLING AND HEAVILY DAMAGED, REPAIR SAID FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN. THE MEN'S ROOM BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DOOR IS COMMING APART, REPAIR OR REPLACE SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.
APR 232012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SOME AREAS OF FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING WERE NOTED,TILE COVING AT WALL BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOOSE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING CUSTOMERS DINING AREAS,TOILET ROOMS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL BY MOP SINK, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT
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.ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food including managers.
APR 182012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
TAYLOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED AT THIS TIME.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS,SAUSAGE,EGG SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SOME AREAS OF FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING WERE NOTED,TILE COVING AT WALL BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOOSE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALL BY MOP SINK, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT
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.ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food including managers.
APR 52012FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found (2) trays of sliced tomatoes held at room temperature stored on shelf beneath the food prep table approx 2 lbs at 58.7f,. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below cold and hot at 140 F or higher.no time and temperature logs for verication provided. Critical violation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $5.00 Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded.
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. OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SALADS,TOUCHING DIRTY BOXES AS DUMPING TRASH INSIDE THE DUMPSTER ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND TAYLOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME, TOP LOADERS REQUIRE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO MACHINE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRONT/REAR DOUBLE DOORS AT BOTTOM CENTER OF SAID DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX.1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.ALSO FOUND 4-6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE REAR HOT WATER TANK AREA,IN CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM AREAS.RECCOMEND A PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED TRASH OVERFLOWING.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS ON DUMPSTERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL BY MOP SINK, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT
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.ELECTRIC 1 DOOR OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food including managers.
NOV 12011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED Hot BACON Cold-Hold Unit 145.90 °F Hot Hamburger Hot-Hold Unit 146.70 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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JUN 102011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALL BY MOP SINK, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT
MAR 42010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SOME AREAS OF FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING WERE NOTED,TILE COVING AT WALL BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOOSE.
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.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR THAWING COOLER.
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