SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING.

EAT. 83/100

151 E RANDOLPH ST STE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 7, 2024 · passed

11 of 14 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jun 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE REAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE IN UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY

DEC 7
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

APR 13
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LOOSE COLD WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EMPLOYEES CLOTHES STORED ON DRY FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

APR 22
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD AND OIL SPILLS ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYER. ALSO, FOUND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DOOR TO ENTER/EXIT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 15
2020
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DOOR TO ENTER/EXIT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD AND OIL SPILLS ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYER. ALSO, FOUND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 9/19/19, VIOLATION INCLUDE: #51; OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK NOT FULLY DRAINING AND FILLED WITH STANDING WATER ONCE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINAGE TO ENSURE WATER IS FULLY DRAINED FROM FLOOR DRAINS. VIOLATION STILL EXIST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

show all 14 inspections →
SEP 19
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK NOT FULLY DRAINING AND FILLED WITH STANDING WATER ONCE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINAGE TO ENSURE WATER IS FULLY DRAINED FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A)NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 (A)NO DIARRHEA/ VOMIT CLEANUP KIT ON SITE NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112. NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 FOOD AND OIL SPILLS BEHIND DEEP FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCULULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND FLOORS BY SODA DISPENSOR WITH DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS THRU OUT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Found/observed no inspection summary report posted, or visible to customers at time of canvass inspection, inspection summary report was kept inside a folder in the office area, mgmr was advised that the inspection summary report must be posted and visible to customers, Citation issued 7-42-010(B), Serious violation.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

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

Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen areas need re-grouting.

NOV 9
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE FURTHEST RIGHT HAND SIDE. ALSO MUST REPAIR LOOSE FOOT PEDDLE TO THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SO AS TO BE EASY TO TURN ON AND OFF.

NOV 5
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 14
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT A A WATER SUPPLY LINE ABOVE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL.

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

NO LIGHTS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JAN 23
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SODA DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN AT SOFT DRINK MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER FROM DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTRED TO PROVIDE.

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

EMPLOYEES OPEN DRINK CONTAINERS STORED ON DRY FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

JUN 25
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES ANY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND EXTRA BOXES.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN LOOP