SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING RESTAURANT.

EAT. 79/100

7523 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 17, 2024 · passed

14 of 20 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 17
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SHELVING/LINERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 23
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 13
2022
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 16
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--- OBSERVED OPEN 1" GAP WITH A TORN/MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD EXIT DOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

FEB 9
2022
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS DISPENSED WITH A BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER WITH LIQUID EGG PRODUCT. MUST REPLACE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 25 TO 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASBOARD BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPEN 1" GAP WITH A TORN/MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD EXIT DOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----INTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM CABINETS WITH SODA SYRUP SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY.----FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS SUCH AS PILED EMPTY PLASTIC BUCKETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.

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JUL 22
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 2
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS AND MOLD LIKE DISCOLORATION ON LINING DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

DEC 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CANS WITH NO LIDS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC COVER OF TOP OF SOFT SERVE/MILKSHAKE MACHINE. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC COVER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGHOUT UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATORS, UNDER MILK SHAKE MACHINE, NEAR MOP SINK, IN EMPLOYEE AREA AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SIDES OF SOFT SERVE/MILK SHAKE MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON RIGHT SIDE. CLEAN MACHINE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 1
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO INSIDE THE ICE BIN UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, NEED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN NEED TO CLEAN PINK SUBSTANCE AT LID OF "VITAMIX" UNIT.

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

FLOOR DRAINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER

FEB 26
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO INSIDE THE ICE BIN UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, NEED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN NEED TO CLEAN PINK SUBSTANCE AT LID OF "VITAMIX" UNIT.

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

FLOOR DRAINS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER

NOV 3
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.

MAR 8
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED POP NOZZLE AT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE STICKY.INSTRUCTED MANGAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SHELVING UNDER FOOD PREP/PRODUCTION TABLE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED VENTILATION SCREEN IN CEILING DUSTY ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN ALSO HOT HOOD OVER GRILL/OVEN WITH BAKED ON GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTH SCREEN AND HOOD.

MAR 30
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON PREP FREEZER/COOLER WHERE THE FRIES AND ONION RINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26
2016
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON PREP FREEZER/COOLER WHERE THE FRIES AND ONION RINGS ARE STORED. ALSO OBSERVED LIQUID STAINS ON CONTACT SURFACES BY SHAKE/SUNDAE MACHINE, AND AROUND THE SODA FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER AND GRILL. ALSO THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE BUCKET NEXT TO THE SHAKE MACHINE IS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DINING AREA. FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND THE FLOOR AT BOTH DRIVE THRU AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, MAINLY AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. ALSO IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE UNDER THE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 29
2015
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 9
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-31-15,REPORT #1482955 #29(#32)-SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE STATION,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT POP DISPENSER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTER CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Inspection summary report from 8-31-2015,REPORT #1482955 NO DISPLAYED TO CUSTOMERS,POSTED WAS A SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-4-14,REPORT #1482304.COPY OF THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)

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

VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO #14

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN UNABLE TO LOCK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR KNOB AT SAID DOOR CONDENSATION LEAKING THRU THE VENT COVER AT FRONT AREA ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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

MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE SHUTTER AT COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIQUID SPILLAGE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE POP DISPENSER AT DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

MINERAL BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 31
2015
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED:HAMBURGERS,CHEESE,CHICKEN ETC.AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-4-14,REPORT #1482308. #32-SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE STATION,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT POP DISPENSER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTER SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN UNABLE TO LOCK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR KNOB AT SAID DOOR CONDENSATION LEAKING THRU THE VENT COVER AT FRONT AREA ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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

MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE SHUTTER AT COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIQUID SPILLAGE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE POP DISPENSER AT DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

MINERAL BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 4
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE STATION,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT POP DISPENSER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTER

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

LEAKING WATER PIPE BEHIND THE POP DISPENSER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUL 31
2014
FAILED
0 violations

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