DEC 15
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURGER KING #7112.
BEAT. 47/100
2701 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 15, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 102025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hot running water at both restrooms hand wash sinks for employees and customers. water temp 57f. Instructed to provide 100 f water temp at both restrooms. Priority violation 7-38-030.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
No thermometer provided for prep cooler next to drive thru window. Instructed to provide.
NOV 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED (RAW BEEF, EGGS, TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOODS) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED LIQUID EGG CARTONS THAWING IN CONTAINER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS VIA APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR (INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER) WITH IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT, UNABLE TO SEAL AGAINST DOOR FRAME AND UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR/DOOR LATCH MECHANISM TO ALLOW WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO CLOSE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS SUCH AS DOORS, SEALS, AND HINGES IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP AND OTHER FOOD WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE OR OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES BURGERS,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS INOPERABLE. FOUND TOILETS UNABLE TO FLUSH IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C PLUMBERS ON PREMISES BY THE END OF INSPECTION TO REPAIR EMPLOYEE TOILETS. TOILETS WERE UNTAGGED.
DEC 192022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE DUST ON TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND SOOT AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE BROILER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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OCT 112022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE DUST ON TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND SOOT AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE BROILER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARD TILE IN THE STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES NEXT TO THE GAS METER. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL IN THE STORAGE AREA WHERE THE LADDER IS STORED.
DEC 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, BURGERS) ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, BURGERS) ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENT PROVIDED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER SLOW DRAINING FROM WOMEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 212020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2020
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ON TO FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO CONVEY ALL WASTE WATER PROPERLY CORRECTLY. OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE (ON LEFT SIDE) UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR GARBAGE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2352333, DATED 11/26/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: #38 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO NOT BE RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEAL ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOF. #40 OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. #55 OBSERVED THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM REPORT #2352333, DATED 12/26/19. (SUMMARY REPORT FILED BEHIND INSPECTION REPORT IN PLASTIC ON WALL). INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 262019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO NOT BE RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEAL ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOF.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR NEAR WHERE THE BUNS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
SEP 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OF DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR AROUND AND UNDERNEATH THE GREASE CONTAINER AT THE REAR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE HEATING UNIT WITH THICK DIRT AND GRIME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
FEB 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT BUIL-UP. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT REACH-IN MILK COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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