SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING #6358.

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6400 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 1, 2014 · passed

5 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 1
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaing((Caulk around bathroom sinks in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).

AUG 28
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining(Caulk around bathroom sinks in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).

AUG 21
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/observed live fruit flies(gnats 15 )in rear kitchen/storage areas.Citation issued 7-38-020. Serious violation.

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

Caulk around bathroom sinks in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table cabinetsnot clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in rear storage areas , and by 3 compartment sink need re-grouting.

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

Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep areas, and rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

JAN 14
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED BACON (5)CONTAINERS 5 LBS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 73.5F-76.1F UNDER PREP TABLE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140F OR ABOVE.TOTAL DOLLAR VALU$72.00.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOOD AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

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

INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS,HOOD/FLTERS ABOVE FRYERS,FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION KNOZZLES NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW,FAN COVER AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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

FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS ARE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY;MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS INSIDE THE VENTILATION COVERS AT TOILET ROOMS.

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

PIECES OF BROKEN UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 19
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Missing exhaust vent(ventilation) cover/guard in kitchen area shall be provided.

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JUL 12
2013
FAILED
6 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 observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door. Serious Citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and ice machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors need re-grouting by exposed hand sink, and ice machine.

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areaabove pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Missing exhaust vent(ventilation) cover/guard in kitchen area shall be provided, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MAY 17
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FRONT COUNTER WITH ICED TEA AND SODA FOUNTAIN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR; OPEN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE COVERED; FLOOR AT THE REAR WITH BOILER UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BASE WALLS WITH PIPES BEHIND FRYER UNCLEAN,GREASY , MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENT COVERS IN PREP AND DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER IN SALAD COOLER MUST BE PROVIDED

MAY 11
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelves, counter and cooking equipment 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 daily.

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

Light covers through out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

APR 26
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,FOUND COOKED BACON 2 CONTAINERS 6 LBS AT 74.6F UNDER CABINET,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140F OR ABOVE,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ATTACHED TUBING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;BACK OF 1 PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN

MINORSanitation
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. FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN

MINORSanitation
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. CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHTING FIXTURES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN ,MUST BE CLEAN

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