SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING #.

EAT. 84/100

2828 W BELMONT AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 7, 2023 · passed

Passed all 11 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 7
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER)

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FLOOR MOPSINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING (ONE) SIDE IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE AND GREEN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY IN CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS.

MAR 29
2021
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITAION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SALAD REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE SAID ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, LOW GROUT AROUND ICE MACHINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND ICE MACHINE/MOP SINK AREA.

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT DRIVE THRU. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

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JAN 15
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DURING INSPECTION FOUND AN ICE CREAM MACHINE NOT IN USE DUE TO STORE GETTING READY TO REARRANGE THE ENTIRE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ARRANGE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE SO AS TO BE CONNECTED TO A HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET LINE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY SET-UP FOR USE.

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND A FRYER UNIT BEING STORED IN THE REAR AREA WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED THE WEEK OF JAN. 22, 2016. MUST ARRANGE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO AS TO NOT BE CLUTTERED. ALSO MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES 1DR FREEZER UNPLUGGED AND NOT IN USE, AND BUSCUIT WARMING MACHINE. PREMISES MUST BE CLUTTER FREE AND BETTER ORGANIZED.

JUN 30
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,

DEC 30
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING UTENSILS,WITHOUT USING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/EMPLOYEE HOW TO PROPERLY SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING CHLORINE AS A SANITIZER. PROVIDE WRITTEN SHEET REGARDING PROPER WAY OF SETTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SANITIZER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AREA BY THE WATER HEATER TANK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN THE REAR AREA THRU-OUT THE MOP SINK AND WATER NEATER TANK, WALLS IN THE BACK OF THE DRIVE IN AREA CLOSE TO THE OFFICE, BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

MAY 24
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; SMALL ONE DOOR FREEZER AT HOT LINE, FRONT AREA COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT MOP SINK AREA

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREA.

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

3PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT FRONT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

MAR 24
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF ICEE MACHINE.

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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR AREA NEAR MOP SINK.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE WALL TILES AT DINING AREA NEART WASHROOMS. ALSO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING AREA.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK.

APR 8
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL BEHIND BAG IN BOX AREA,AND AROUND UTILITY SINK.

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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.OBSERVED TWO BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELD.

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