OCT 21
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURGER KING #17392.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
2345 S PULASKI RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 21, 2025 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SYRUP RESIDUE INSIDE OF METAL CABINET WHERE ICEE SYRUP IS KEPT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 312024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 31
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED REAR PREP HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AS WELL AS FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ORGANIC DEBRIS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION.
DEC 152023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN SAME AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND HAVE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING DOORS ON FRYER CABINETS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
WASTE WATER/SEWAGE (BLACK, MURKY LIQUID) BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN TOILET ROOMS WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED. INSTD TO REPAIR TOILETS AND HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED PLUMBING ISSUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030
DEC 282022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 28
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRYER EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 32021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED A LINER ON SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO FRY COOK STATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET FIXTURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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OCT 202020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, PREP, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN,
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR PEELING WALLPAPER ON WALL BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUN 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MISSING NOROVIRUS DISINFECTANT FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
HEAVILY SOILED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNIT ON WALL ACROSS FROM UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE UNIT AND PROVIDE A NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS AND WHEELS OF FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND FRYER LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLBASE CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL BEHIND AND SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL AND CEILING IN PREP AREA NEAR OFFICE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
JUL 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HEALTH PROCEDURE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE GROUTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 32018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HEALTH PROCEDURE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED URINAL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM OVERFLOWING WHEN FLUSHED AND WATER POURING ONTO FLOOR IN TOILETROOM AND SEEPING UNDER TOILETROOM DOOR INTO DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND REPAIR URINAL AND MAINTAIN.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED URINAL AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-030C)
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ALL 4- OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE BAGS ABOVE RIM AND BOXES AND TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN OUTSIDE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE TRASH BAGS,TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE GROUTED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, OF 49F TO 70F -49F, 6LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, AT $17.50 -70F, 8LBS CHOPPED LETTUCE, AT $8.00 ALL ABOVE ITEMS WERE STORED AT SANDWICH LINE, (ON TOP IN NON REFRIGERATED HOLDING STATION AND UNDERNEATH SANDWICH STATION, ON LOWER SHELVING, AT ROOM TEMPRARTURE. MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 14LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $25.50 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
AUG 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM INTERIORS(DEEP FRYERS) AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS, DUST BUILD -UP, AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES WHERE PRESENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN REAR FOR LARGE ICE MACHINE IN CLEAN COVERED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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