BURGER KING #181.

Chicago Health Dept

28 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

20 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT TWO DOORS (INNER/OUTER) ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT EITHER ONE OR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

JUN 10

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY.

FEB 10

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND WITH THE LID OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE LIDS ON ALL THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND FOOD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS

FEB 8

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HOT RUNNING WATER NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (100-120 F) AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS THE FOLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA (51.8 F), THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (63.4 F), AND THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (46.7 F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120 F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND WITH THE LID OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE LIDS ON ALL THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND FOOD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

MAR 15

2022

PASS · 0 violations

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FEB 17

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

FEB 15

2022

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION REPORT #2549545 DATE 2/8/2022. OBSERVED 30-40 RODENT DROPPING IN REAR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALL WHERE PRODUCT IS STORED. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER THAT RODENT DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

FEB 8

2022

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT DROPPING IN REAR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALL WHERE PRODUCT IS STORED. OBSERVED OVER 10 DROPPING IN FRONT LOBBY BEHIND COCO-COLA DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM AND LIDS OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

JUN 23

2020

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SERVICE COOLER BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREA AND AROUND DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA OF DEBRIS AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

FEB 7

2018

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS (BOTTOM CABINET); CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, TOASTERS, OUTLETS, SURFACES UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE EMPLOYEE COAT HOOKS; SEAL OPENING IN WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; REPAIR TILE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BEVERAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR FRYERS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING ICE BIN UNDER POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

JAN 30

2018

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AN WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS(HAMBURGERS, ONION RINGS, FRIES, FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLED ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS. ALL DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED AND LIDS TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(EGGS 143.1F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING ICE BIN UNDER POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

DEC 8

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS (BOTTOM CABINET); CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

AUG 11

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND OPENINGS IN THE LOWER WALL (NORTH SIDE) ALONG THE WALL BASE THAT NEED TO BE SEALED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR; SEAL OPENINGS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, ALONG THE SIDE OF THE SAFE IN THE OFFICE AND BEHIND/AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

JUL 7

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 24

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (BEEF, ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Food Temperature

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

NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSER AND SURROUNDING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 22

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA DOES NOT HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER WHEN WATER IS ALSO TURNED ON AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.(RUNNING AT THE SAME TIME) MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Food Temperature

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

NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSER AND SURROUNDING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 17

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID DRIPPING DOWN SIDES AND ENCRUSTED ON GROUND IN FRONT OF CONTAINER. THIS IS A POSSBLIE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Minor Food Temperature

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

NOTED THE INTERIOR CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS GREASY AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT FOUND DIRTY,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (HAMBURGERS,FISH,CHICKEN,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR AND INTERIOR TRIM OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICEE MACHINE,GASKETS ON SOME WINDOWS IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR

Minor Food Temperature

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,HOT HOLDING UNITS,SODA DISPENSER IN PREP AND DINING AREA,CONDIMENT BINS,SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER HOLDER AT ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FRYERS,GRILL & HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANELS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OUT LET COVER ABOVE REAR 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,REAR DOOR THRESHOLD.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR TOPPINGS PREP COOLER,SHAKE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: MST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE (CLOTHING AND SHOES) AND STORE PROPERLY

FEB 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES TO REMOVE GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND GROUND DURING INSPECTION.CONTAINER AND AREA IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR AND INTERIOR TRIM OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICEE MACHINE,GASKETS ON SOME WINDOWS IN DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,HOT HOLDING UNITS,SODA DISPENSER IN PREP AND DINING AREA,CONDIMENT BINS,SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER HOLDER AT ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FRYERS,GRILL & HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING PANELS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OUT LET COVER ABOVE REAR 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,REAR DOOR THRESHOLD.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR TOPPINGS PREP COOLER,SHAKE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE (CLOTHING AND SHOES) AND STORE PROPERLY.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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