SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING #.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

6400 W FULLERTON AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 27, 2014 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 27
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR TILES NEAR THE MOP SINK NEED RE-GROUTING.

JUN 16
2014
FAILED
5 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

FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS ALSO,FLOOR TILES NEAR THE MOP SINK NEED RE-GROUTING.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED/MAINTAINED.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE ICE COMPARTMENT AT FOUNTAIN DRINK CUSTOMER AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE LOCKER ROOM AREA,STORAGE AREA NEXT TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MAR 12
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE LABELED

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

BACKFLOW PREVENTERS NEEDED NEED TO BE INSTALLED IN COFFEE MACHINE AND OTHER HOT BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINES

MAR 11
2013
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ENCRUSTED WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS AND BLACK MOLD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. MACHINES TAGGED INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL FOOD PROTECTION REMOVES

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF 1/2 INCH GAP ALONE THE THE DOOR

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE LABELED

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

BACKFLOW PREVENTERS NEEDED NEED TO BE INSTALLED IN COFFEE MACHINE AND OTHER HOT BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CABINET NEXT TO BROIER NEEDS CLEANING. FRYER VENTILATION GREASY NEEDS TO CLEANED. UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT POP DISPENSER AT REAR,MILK SHAKE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING AND PROPER STORAGE. MEAT BROILER NEEDS CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDER BEVERAGE IN A BOX NEEDS CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL IN THE REAR AREA NOT CLEAN,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM NEED VENTILATION.

NOV 5
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Lower storage shelf under prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Tile coving along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace missing coving tile and reseal gap coving tile along wallbase in rear storage area.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to provide hair restraint for all employees in food prep area.

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FEB 21
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Lower storage shelf under prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Tile coving along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace missing coving tile and reseal gap coving tile along wallbase in rear storage area.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside beverage cooler and not working in front cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to provide hair restraint for all employees in food prep area.

JUN 6
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES ALONG THE WALLS NEXT TO DRIVE THRU WINDOW (FOOD PREP AREA.-------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA (BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW).-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOLING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE SODA DISPENSER UNIT (SELF-SERVICE) IN DINING AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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