Chicago
35
BEAT

Burger King

733 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653 · Bronzeville · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
35/100

Mixed record — 6 of 11 inspections passed

Inspections
11
6 passed
Last Inspected
2018-02-23
Pass Rate
55%
3 failures
Score
35/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2018, 2018, 2017)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 11×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Documentation & Training serious
2018-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
1
serious Other

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

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, burgers, fries, etc.) are being cooked and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time while potentia...

2018-02-15 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed mice droppings in the following areas of kitchen (approximately): 10 on the floor near drain, under the soda bag-in-the-box; 10 in rear corner of kitchen next to back door; 10 under freezer in rear (not in use); 10 under bread rack in middle...

serious Other

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

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, burgers, fries, etc.) are being cooked and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time while potentia...

minor Pest Activity

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

Observed freezer in rear of kitchen not in use. Instructed to remove an unnecessary equipment from prep area to avoid pest harborage.

2018-01-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-01-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed small black flies in the following areas of facility: approximately 30 on walls around customer self service soda fountain, approximately 30 on walls near the ice cream machine in front prep area; approximately 3 on boxes near the ice machin...

serious Other

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

No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cook...

minor Food Temperature

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

Observed excessive dust and grease on walls/ceiling behind front monitor, above french fry hot holding area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed stained/soiled walls near customer self service soda fountain. Must detail clea...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed large gap between wall and right washbowl sink in men's restroom. Must repair and maintain same.

2017-05-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
6
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(HAMBURGER 160.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012...

minor Sanitation

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

TIGHTEN LOOSE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BROILER, FRYERS, CUP HOLDERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BASEBOARDS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

2017-05-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 FLYING INSECTS AROUND UTILITY SINK, 10 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANK...

minor Sanitation

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

TIGHTEN LOOSE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BROILER, FRYERS, CUP HOLDERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BASEBOARDS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

2016-08-23 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-08-02 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-03-01 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT COOKING STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS AND BROILER NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS ABOVE EQUIPMENT.

2015-12-31 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED IN CUSTOMERS FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.

2015-11-12 Pass License
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TOP LOADING SOFT SERVICE ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT A WATER SUPPLY LINE ABOVE FOR PROPER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER PROVIDED.

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