APR 21
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURGER KING.
BEAT. 29/100
4910 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 21, 2026 · passed
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 NOTED BUILD-UP DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPILLS IN CORNER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUTCED TO CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. ALSO, NOTED FLOORS THROGUHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 142026FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2026
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 ANTS ON PREMISES ON AND ON FLOOR UNDER SERVICE COUNTER, ON WALL NEAR DRIVE-THRU HANDWASHING SINK, ON BOOTHS IN DINING AREA, AND BEHIND DRINK FOUNTAIN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED BUILD-UP DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPILLS IN CORNER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUTCED TO CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. ALSO, NOTED FLOORS THROGUHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 242025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE HAS SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE DATED 4/2/2025 ON SITE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 3:38 PM. INFORMED PERSONS IN CHARGE THAT THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE, AND ITS HOLDER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. ALSO NOTED LID WITH FOOT LONG, 4-INCH-WIDE HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN. NOTED HEAVY INCRUSTED GREASE ON OUTSIDE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 252024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR IN THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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MAR 212024FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2024
FAILED
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPES WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 182018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED HAMBERGER BROILER GREASEY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROILER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD OVER BROILER GREAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
JAN 32018FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2018
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BACON) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 61.1F-67.0F UNDER THE SHELVE IN PREP TABLE DATED SPECIFY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NO TIME IN AND TIME OUT TO DENATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WATER BACKING UP ON THE FLOOR DRAIN OF BOTH WASHROOMS(MEN AND WOMENS).ALSO NOT ABLE TO FLUSH. WATER ALL OVER THE FLOOR OF BOTH WASHROOMS THEY ALSO HAVE CARDBOARD TO SOAK THE WATER OF THE FLOOR THAT COMING OUT OF FLOOR DRAIN . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN. SANITIZE THE FLOOR OF BOTH WASHROOMS BEFORE USING IT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 78.0F TO 80.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 85.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
COCA COLA ICE MACHINE WITH WET SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. LOCATED BY THE DRIVE IN WINDOW. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, BEHIND AND UNDER PREP TABLE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND MAINTAIN .
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE TOASTER, WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, MUST CLEAN ,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ALL LIGHT SHIELD NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. LEAK UNDER THE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 11
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CONDENSER FAN LEAKING IN REAR OF WALK-IN COOLER. LEAK WAS NOT OVER FOOD. ALSO OBSERVED REACHING COOLER, UNDER FRONT COUNTER, LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 302016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BY SMALL THREE SINK NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR (UNEVEN), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND SMOOTH.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BOTH BATHROOMS, MEN AND WOMEN, NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
MAY 202016FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2016
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WATER TEMP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 78.8*F. MUST RESTORE HOT WATER TO ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE TOILET FACILITIES FOR STAFF. WASHROOM FACILITES (TOILETS, SINKS, WALLS ETC.) HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM PREMISES DUE TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. PREMISES USING PORTABLE, NON-PLUMBED FACILITES IN THE PARKING LOT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST INSTALL PROPERLY PLUMBED AND MAINTAINED WASHROOM FACILITES.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONSTRUCTION DUST. DINING AND FRONT AREA COUNTER BEING COMPLETLY DEMOLISHED AT THIS TIME WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY SEAL/SEPERATE CONTRUCTION AREAS FROM FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF PREMISES NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AT THIS TIME, MUST MAKE PREMISES RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.NOTED LARGE OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE IN CEILINGS AND DOORS, MUST PROPERLY CLOSE/SEAL ALL OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED AT THIS TIME, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a. NEED TO POST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS ON PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACTSURFACE AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED WATER STANDING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILES NEED REPLACING SOILED, AND VENTS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. THERE IS NO FINISHED WALLS IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SOME LIGHTS ABOVE PREP AREAS NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS. LIGHTS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR UTILITY SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. RUST COLORED WATER FROM LINES AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE. MUST FLUSH/CLEAR LINES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PREMISES HAS MUCH CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO PROPER TRAINING RECORDS OF EMPLOYEES MANAGER PROVIDED A PHONE LIST, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING.
NOV 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 27
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK, ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND ELECTRIC OVEN NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. MUST RELOCATE UNDER HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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