APR 24
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURGER KING.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
6400 W FULLERTON AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 24, 2026 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE. OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 152024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 132023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAR RIGHT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11--OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED FOR RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,DRIVE-THRU SERVICE AND IN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAR RIGHT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS WITH SPILLED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED FOR RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 132022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR COFFEE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR'S GASKET TO BE BROKEN/TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR GASKET SO THAT FREEZER DOOR SEALS/CLOSES COMPLETELY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS. FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND A BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS. FOUND FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR THE SLUSHIE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE BROKEN TILE AND REGROUT FLOORING.
MAR 252020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMALL GAP 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT REAR EXIT DOOR SHOWED MANAGER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN-FREEZER AND TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MENS WASH ROOM.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURE AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND TO MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT AND MAINTAIN IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WEST AND SOUTH ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND BY THE SODA SYRUP STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESS ARTICLES, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6" OFF THE GROUND ON SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NOV 92017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS: SLICED TOMATOES AT 58.5F, CUT LETTUCE AT 58.4F/59.9F, SLICED CHEESE AT 50.8F, SLICED ONIONS AT 60.2F ALSO FOUND CHICKEN NUGGETS STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 120.4F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 30.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 4 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, SALADS, CHICKEN, MEAT ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING AT FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND TAYLOR MACHINE AND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN DRIVE-THRU AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
MAY 312017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink, 2 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks no clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area and rear kitchen area need re-grouting, floors in walk in freezer not clean had excess ice build up, debris accumulation, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors by front counter and by pop dispensing unit need re-grouting, and detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles that were damaged, had holes, gaps in rear kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
JUN 102016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 10
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
JUN 72016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, BY FRONT COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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