SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING #207.

YOUR CALL. 67/100

2700 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 26, 2024 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 26
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GENERAL CLEANING NEEDING TO BE DONE IN THE REAR AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AREA A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE METAL SHELVING AND A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

JUL 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER WENT TO PURCHASE ONE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM THE FLOOR.

APR 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED. A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED 2/24/21 WAS PRESENTED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE THROUGH RECIPROCITY FROM KENNEDY KING COLLEGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE FROM THE FLOOR.

JUN 29
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON VENTILATION OVER FLAME BROILER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 22
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR MOP SINK AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURES AT HANDSINK NEAR DRIVE UP WINDOW AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON VENTILATION OVER FLAME BROILER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 13
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. REPAIR HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN REAR FURNACE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN TPILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, THE GRILL, AND ON THE OUTSIDES OF THE PREP EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE IN THE REAR STORAGE ARE ADJACENT TO THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE FRYER STATION AND IN FRONT OF THE BURGER GRILL, AND EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 27
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed grout in poor repair in fryer area and rear 3 compartment sink area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed pooled water located on floor by door leading to dining room area, between rear 3 compartment sink and rear exposed hand sink. Instructed manager to find source and repair. Maintain at all times.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed small leak underneath exposed hand sink, at shut off valve, in rear by drive through window, between soft served ice cream machine and rear register station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed small leak at neck faucet located a front 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

OCT 19
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, DUSTY CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, AND WALL PAPER COMMING OFF HALLWAY TO RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, REPLACE WALL COVERING.

MAR 20
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE.

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

NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP OR CATCH BASIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK USED FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST INSTALL OR VERIFY THAT THERE IS A GREASE RECEPTOR OR CATCH BASIN ON PREMISES. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER LINE BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

FEB 23
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA IN FRONT. EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THIS AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES IN THE BOTTOM CABINET AREA OF FRYERS; DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED TO BOTTOM CABINET AREA OF FRYERS.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE.

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

SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AND REAR STORAGE; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

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

NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK USED FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST INSTALL OR VERIFY THAT THERE IS A GREASE RECEPTOR ON PREMISES. NO BACKFLOW DEVICE OBSERVED ON WATER LINE BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

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