SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING.

BEAT. 35/100

733 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 23, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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 potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

FEB 15
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 of kitchen near assembly counter. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* 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 potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

MINORPest 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.

JAN 24
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 17
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 machine, and approximately 2 in the managers office in kitchen. Must clean and sanitize affected areas and eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* 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, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

MINORFood 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 clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MAY 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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 7-38-012A

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

TIGHTEN LOOSE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

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MAY 8
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BASE OF CUP DISPENSER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

TIGHTEN LOOSE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

AUG 23
2016
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 2
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 1
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT COOKING STATION.

MINORSanitation
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.

DEC 31
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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

NOV 12
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & 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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