BURGER KING #2654.
2449 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPERTOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPERTOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AT NORTH WEST CORNER NEAR THE ICE MAKER AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 212021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER OR THE DRINK COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE BROILER STATION.
APR 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY IS USING TIME CONTROL FOR FOOD ON COLD HOLDING PREP TABLE WITH OUT PROCEDURE PRESENTED AND APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN COVER ON MAIN ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK BY DISH WASHING AREA
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AIR VENTS OVER DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA
MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA
MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
MAR 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED THAT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF SLICED TOMATOES 62 F,SLICED LETTUCE 64 F ON FOOD PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY IS USING TIME CONTROL FOR FOOD ON COLD HOLDING PREP TABLE WITH OUT PROCEDURE PRESENTED AND APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK BY DISH WASHING AREA
MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA
MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AIR VENTS OVER DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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APR 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN WEATHER STRIPS AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOORS AND TO MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WAS NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD PREP/ICE MACHINE AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
APR 32019FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE TOUCHING AN OPEN BAG OF HAMBURGERS INSIDE THE MEAT WELL FROZEN UNIT THEN WENT ON TO REMOVE READY-TO-EAT CROISSANT BREADS OUT OF THE TOASTER AND CONTINUED TO PREP SANDWICH AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED. COS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN WEATHER STRIPS AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOORS AND TO MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MANAGERS WHEN WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED;BROKEN LIDS/OPENINGS, NOT TIGHT- FITTING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WAS NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN REAR HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD PREP/ICE MACHINE AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
APR 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION AND POST IT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT # 1751219 DATED 4/1/16, POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). PROVIDED MANAGER THE NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST ON SITE.
CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN COOKIES, WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, UNDER THE COOLERS, 3 COMPT SINK, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES/CONDUIT ABOVE THE TAYLOR MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 252016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 30 ANTS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND 20 NEAR THE HANDSINK BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED. ADDITIONALLY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED IN CUSTOMER VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1528060, DATED 3-20-15: VIOLATION 33- "COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASY OIL BUILD-UP, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAINED." VIOLATION 34- "FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS." VIOLATION 41- "CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE BACK OF THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASY OIL BUILD-UP, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAINED,
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS,
WALL BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, IN POOR REPAIR, SOME AREAS BROKEN, AND NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA,
SOME COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS, MUST PROVIDE,
CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FEB 192015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, WHERE COFFEE AND MILK SHAKES ARE MADE AND SERVED, ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINKS APPROX., 15-20 FEET AWAY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,
COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASY OIL BUILD-UP, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAINED,
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS,
WALL BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, IN POOR REPAIR, SOME AREAS BROKEN, AND NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA,
SOME COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS, MUST PROVIDE,
CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →