SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING #7288.

EAT. 84/100

2834 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 18, 2014 · passed

5 of 6 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 18
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DEEP FRYER UPPER PART AND INTERIOR CABINET AREA, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED, AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

NOV 19
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOM, ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT BEING USED AS 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PRODUCE,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DEEP FRYER UPPER PART AND INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM DOORS(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED),AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CO2 TANK, BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, AND UNDER THE ICE BINS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

AUG 8
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 31
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES/PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE WENT TO GET PAPER TOWELS FROM ANOTHER BURGER KING. INSTRUCTED, MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

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

EVIDENCE OF INSECTS NOTED; OBSERVED OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND BEVERAGE MACHINE AT THE DRIVE THRU SERVING STATION. ANDERSON PEST CONTROL REPORT STATES, "FLIES BREEDING UNDER POP MACHINE." INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, EQUIPMENT, DRAINS AND WALLS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FRYERS, AND ICEE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3PART SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3PART AND 2PART SINKS FAUCETS AND PIPES UNDER 2PART SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

FEB 7
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, SMALL FREEZER, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND FRYERS.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.

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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 2PART SINK FAUCET.

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JUN 22
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE COMPRESSOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.REPAIR FREEZER.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE BAG/BOX HOLDER, AND FRYER DOORS. ALSO THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COKE,ICE MACHINES NOT CLEAN ALSO UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.OBSERVED WALL BEHIND UTILITY IN NEED OF REPAIR, ALSO SEVERAL CEILING TILES LIFTED NOT IN PLACE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE ICE CREAM MACHINE NOT CLEAN AND REAR LIGHT SHIELD FALLING DOWN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.

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