BURGER KING #5818.

Chicago Health Dept

10550 S AVENUE B · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).

9 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Oct 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 16

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON BACK, SIDE AND TOPS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN CORNERS AND DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 17

2024

PASS · 0 violations

APR 15

2024

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FORNT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, BROILER, CABINETS, SHELVING UNNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE, INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN DRIVE THRU AREA, ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DRIVE THRU AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, SOILED PALLETS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592289 ON 4-8-24:60- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583201 ON 10-11-23:55- MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG TOP OF WALL BASES, DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED. 56-REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

APR 8

2024

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN WASHROOM (54F) AND MEN WASHROOM (53.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FORNT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583201 ON 10-11-23:55- MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG TOP OF WALL BASES, DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED. 56-REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

OCT 11

2023

PASS 14 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR SHAKE , DESSERT ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,SODA MACHINES DRIP TRAYS,PREP TABLES ,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,ICEE MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,FRYER FILTER.WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER-SHELVING UNITS & RACKS, COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FAN GUARD COVERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK STOPPER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18 : MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FIXTURES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (TOILETS AND HAND SINKS)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRT, GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,BLACK MOLDED WATER,EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,FOUL SMELLING ODOR NEAR FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG TOP OF WALL BASES,DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM AROUND WALLS AND WINDOWS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE NOTED ON KIDS MENU STATING A DRINK AS PART OF THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE A BEVERAGE THAT'S 130 OR LESS CALORIES AND NO ADDED SUGAR.

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OCT 3

2023

FAIL 19 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,FISH,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR SHAKE , DESSERT ,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/3/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,SODA MACHINES DRIP TRAYS,PREP TABLES ,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,ICEE MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,FRYER FILTER.WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER-SHELVING UNITS & RACKS, COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FAN GUARD COVERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK STOPPER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FIXTURES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (TOILETS AND HAND SINKS)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRT, GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,BLACK MOLDED WATER,EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,FOUL SMELLING ODOR NEAR FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG TOP OF WALL BASES,DAMAGED WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM AROUND WALLS AND WINDOWS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. IT IS STORED INSIDE OF A FOLDER.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE NOTED ON KIDS MENU STATING A DRINK AS PART OF THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE A BEVERAGE THAT'S 130 OR LESS CALORIES AND NO ADDED SUGAR.

JUN 28

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

JUN 16

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POST OR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS,HOT DOG AND CHILI. A CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

FEB 20

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL LIGHTB SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER WHERE SALADS ARE STORED IN PREP AREA

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