SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING #7288.

YOUR CALL. 57/100

2834 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 9, 2024 · passed

4 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 9
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA.----ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

NOV 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELFS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FOOR TILES BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA AND NEAR THE OFFICE AREA ALSO,PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (12/08/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 8
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM (MIDDLE) OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

DEC 6
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AT INADEQUATE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 77.0F (THROUGH A MIXING VALVE). INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HANDWASHING SINK MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM (MIDDLE) OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (06-17-2020) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED

JUN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM 11-14-19 POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.

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NOV 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER- HAM AT 46.5 F AND MILK AT 44.0 F. HOWEVER SAID WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 39.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD A T 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

JUN 23
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIOR PIPES AT THE FIRST THREE FRYERS FROM THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AROUND AND IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE SODA IN A BOX AREA IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

FEB 20
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF COMPRESSOR OF WALK-IN-FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK WORNED OUT CAULK ABOVE AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ALSO,SOME FLOOR TILES NEED REGROUTING NEAR THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK,BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE,COFEEE STATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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