BURGUNDY RESTAURANT INC.
5959 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
17 of 22 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 302026PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLICED HAM AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.3F INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED 3 TRAYS OF SHELLED WHITE EGGS(NON PASTURIZED) SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AT 57.9F AND SLICED CHEESE AT 48F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00.
OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD IN DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
APR 32025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 272025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND BEHIND THE BOILER, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INSIDE THE COOKING FRYERS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 212024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK.
JUN 152023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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SEP 132022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 112021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSIL STORAGE RACK AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
APR 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDS INKS (PREP/WASHROOMS).
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (EG FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME ACCUMULATION.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS.
JUL 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THERE WAS NO PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,CHICKEN,SANDWICHES AND STEAK ARE PREPARED AND SERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AND WAITRESS STATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THESE AREAS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-030(c)
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WITH NO REMINDERS ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO ITEMS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OBSERVED OPENING LEADING INTO WAITRESS STATION WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A BARRIER AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED TOP DOORS OF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT HOT LINE AREA COMING OFF THE HINGES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE OR COFFEE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICES AT THESE TWO UNITS. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN WOMENS RESTROOM .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN WOMENS RESTROOM. CORE VIOLATION
MAY 152018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS HELD 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METERED (HOT) FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM (REQUIREMENT THAT METERED FAUCET STAY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED).----------- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
DEC 122017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.
JUN 222017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.------------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AT PREP SHELF TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DIPPER WELL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (WITH TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OCT 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WIRE SHELVING NOT CLEAN IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOOR NOT CLEAN BY COOKING AND UTILITY AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE FROM UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,
CLUTTER REAR STORAGE UTILITY AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FEB 52016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE AND MULTI SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI USE ARTICLES, AND MUST HAVE SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES WITH HANDLES FACING UP,
INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN AT COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOOR NOT CLEAN BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE FROM UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,
CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
JUN 222015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, DISH MACHINE, STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP AND COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT BAR/PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
NOV 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving, storage racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Floors under dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Door frame in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
MAY 302014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some foods not properly dated in walk in freezer, and some in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in freezer, and in reach in cooler.
Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean need cleaning(detailed).
Walls that had peeling paint/plaster in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
APR 302013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must dated and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage room, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, ceiling in rear storage room by pop dispensing unit had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
FEB 72012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DISH MACHINE HOOD UNCLEAN,DUST AROUND HOOD MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; GREASE BUILD UP UNDER GRILL MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS /CEILINGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 FRONT COOLERS
APR 62011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Coolers shelves, soda nozzles, ice freezer and between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under equipment and booths and along wallbase in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Toilet in one of the stalls in women's room not working. Instructed to repair toilet.
Unnecessary articles inside electrical room. Instructed to remove all articles off floor and elevate 6 inches or higher and organize room.
MAR 182010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKET IN COOLERS WILL BE REPLACED ON NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION; ALL SHELVES ARE NOW CLEAN AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOW CLEAN
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
MAR 122010FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,FOUND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY,WITH SLIME FLOWING THRU THE ICE AND MINERAL DEPOSITS CLINGING TO THE WALLSOF THE MACHINE,TAGGED ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING,GIVEN FIVE 5 DAYS 03-19-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELLED AND DATED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDSINK IN PREP AREA MUST BE RECAULKED; MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MICROWAVE OVEN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES/RACKS FOR CLEAN POTS/PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET OF 3 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED;INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN/DEBRIS MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT IN THE STORAGE AREA
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP COOLERS
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