BURGER KING.

Chicago Health Dept

1215 N MILWAUKEE AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

8 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
25
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
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

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 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

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.

JUL 12
2019
PASS 1 violation
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.

FEB 14
2019
PASS 5 violations
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.

SEP 18
2018
PASS 2 violations
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.

SEP 7
2018
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 ISSUED #7-38-020(B).

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.

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FEB 16
2017
PASS 1 violation
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.

NOV 17
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
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, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, POST THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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.

JUN 25
2015
PASS 1 violation
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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