Burger King
1215 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · Medium risk
Mostly clean — 5 of 8 passed, one prior failure
Last Inspected
2019-08-15
What You Should Know
✓ 4 consecutive passes, most recently 2019-08-15
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2018)
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
⚠ Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🐀 Pest Activity critical 3×
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 2×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 2×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
📋 Documentation & Training serious 2×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 1×
Inspection History
2019-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, LEAVING A 1/2 IN GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS, ON THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN HAND DRYER IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2019-07-12 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2019-02-14 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR OFF PREP AREA, AND REPAIR LOOSE CAULKING AROUND HAND-SINK IN SAID TOILET ROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR ALL NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2018-09-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CHEMIAL DISPENCER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. FLOORS ALSO NEED CLEANING IN ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
CRITICAL 3 ▾
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CHEMIAL DISPENCER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
critical Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVERD OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LID AND DRIPPING DOWN SIDE TO THE GROUND. THIS IS A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #5-501.110. CITATION IS...
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. FLOORS ALSO NEED CLEANING IN ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
2017-02-16 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
minor Pest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL BASE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
2016-11-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 6 ▾
serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE (MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED A XEROX COPY OF AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE THAT WAS NOT POSTED) NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, PORK, CHICKEN, ...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM, REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE. MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW PROOF.
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minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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