APR 22
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURGER KING #6358.
EAT. 78/100
6400 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 22, 2024 · passed
10 of 15 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MULITPLE EMPLOYEES HANDSLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE, AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ---ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OCT 132020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 13
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 32020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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MAR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CABINETS OF DEEP FAT FRYERS TO BE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS OF DEEP FAT FRYER. CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AT BASE OF WALL DIRTY AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. CORE VIOLATION
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILLATION IN MEN'S ANS WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS AT FRYING AREA GREASY AND RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLR DIRTY.INSTRUCTEDMANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINETS AND RACKS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ATTACHED TO ICE MACHINE.ISTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO INTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ALSO NOTED NO DRAIN COVER OVER DRAIN AT DRY STORGE AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DRAIN COVER OVER DRAIN.
JUL 172017FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2017
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2069597 ISSUED ON 07-10-2017. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #18 - FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM/MIDDLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. #19 - FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH BROKEN AND WARPED LIDS/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GARBAGE LIDS AND THE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED CHEST FREEZER LID TAPED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON SHELVE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS WITH DUST BUILD-UP AROUND PIPES BEHIND FRYERS IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SYRUP SHELVES WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
JUL 102017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM/MIDDLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH BROKEN AND WARPED LIDS/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GARBAGE LIDS AND THE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (09-21-2016) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED CHEST FREEZER LID TAPED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON SHELVE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS WITH DUST BUILD-UP AROUND PIPES BEHIND FRYERS IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SYRUP SHELVES WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
SEP 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL SOME AREAS NOT CLEAN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
NOV 302015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR/WALL BASEBOARD TILES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR/WALL BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 92015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR, SIDES AND PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH/BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
FEB 202015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 20
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR, SIDES AND PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH/BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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