AUG 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURGER KING RESTAURANT # 5495.
EAT. 78/100
6448 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 5, 2025 · passed with conditions
12 of 16 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP (TO INCLUDE AT MINIMUM A DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN SMALL COOLERS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS AT THE MOP SINK AREA STORED/DRYING IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY WITH MOPHEAD MOUNTED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION.
MAY 212024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 21
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDER SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN
AUG 72023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 7
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING
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MAY 112022FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM (83.1F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS AND BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SMALL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE AT DRIVE THRU WINDOW WITHOUT A MASK OR FACE COVERING. INSTD TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES DURING DURATION OF SHIFT
JUL 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BURGERS, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE CEILING AND FIXTURES IN THE DINING AREA WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE CAN'T EXPLAIN WHAT (INCIDENT CLEAN UP PROCEDURES) ARE IN THEIR OWN TRAINING PROGRAM. PRIORITY FFOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
AUG 112017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED NO FLOOR IN THE FRONT DINING AND REMOVED RESTROOM, AND EXISTING RESTROOM FOR EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED NO CEILINGS, OR WALLS IN FRONT DINING, AND THE REMOVED RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING,AND WALLS SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. WALL COVING REMOVED FROM EXISTING RESTROOM FOR EMPLOYEES AND CEILING TILE REMOVED FROM HANDICAPED STALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 252017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED,(ICED UP), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED NO FLOOR IN THE FRONT DINING AND REMOVED RESTROOM,AND EXISTING RESTROOM FOR EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR THAT IS SMOOTH/ EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED NO CEILINGS, OR WALLS IN FRONT DINING, AND THE REMOVED RESTROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING AND WALLS SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE, WALL COVING,REMOVED FROM EXISTING RESTROOM FOR EMPLOYEES AND CEILING TILE REMOVED FROM HANDICAPED STALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
JAN 202017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE SALAD PREP STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP FREEZER AT THE FRYER AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DRAIN BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CAULK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK LEAKING AT THE P TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE ABOVE FRYER MISSING. MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRYER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 212016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 21
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 192015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE ALL GREASE INSIDE THE DOORS. ALSO THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE ALL BUILT UP GREASE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRYERS, REAR STORAGE UNDER AND AROUND SODA STORAGE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE SIDE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE UTILITY MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED DON'T SHUT OFF, COULD NOT REMOVE HOSE AT THIS TIME, BACK FLOW DEVICE LEAKING ABOVE THIS SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
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