SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING #7112.

BEAT. 43/100

2701 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 8, 2014 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT # 1353708 (JULY 17TH, 2013) NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT THE SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

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

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ROUTINELY FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL, UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 17
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVINGS BENEATH THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE 1 DOOR OVEN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION WHEN THE FOOD EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS AND REAPIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK. ALSO; ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED BEHIND FRONT FOODSERVICE COUNTER FOR THE USE OF HANDWASHING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

JUL 10
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS NOT MAINTAINED I.E.OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD, NO MORE ROOM FOR TRASH AT THIS TIME.MUST NOTIFY THE TRASH DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVINGS BENEATH THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE 1 DOOR OVEN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION WHEN THE FOOD EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS AND REAPIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK. ALSO; ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED BEHIND FRONT FOODSERVICE COUNTER FOR THE USE OF HANDWASHING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

JUN 25
2013
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;MANAGER,FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING BREAKFAST SANDWICHES,SERVING CUSTOMERS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES THEN RETURNING TO PREP TABLE TO HANDLE FOODS ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND THE SOUTH SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE BOTH DOORS MEET.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE THE COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE MUST BE UPDATED,INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

WE FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAITAINED I.E.NOT RODENT PROOFED MISSING 2 LIDS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BREAKFAST SANDWICHES,HAMBURGERS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE PREVIOS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1234697 DATED:8/17/12 VIOLATIONS #33,#34,#38. MUST CORRRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVINGS BENEATH THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE 1 DOOR OVEN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION WHEN THE FOOD EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS AND REAPIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK. ALSO; ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED BEHIND FRONT FOODSERVICE COUNTER FOR THE USE OF HANDWASHING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING FRYERS

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT

show all 6 inspections →
JUN 15
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.CHICKEN 166.1F,HAMBURGER 168.9F.

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.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH SYRUP BOXES AT REAR,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

MINORFacility Condition
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.FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN-COOLER.

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 →

NEARBY IN LOGAN SQUARE