DEC 31
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURNHAM PLAZA MART.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
828 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 31, 2025 · passed
7 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT IN THE BATHROOM MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
DEC 152025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PET ON SITE. OBSERVED A BOX OF CAT LITTER FILLED WITH CAT POOP IN THE BASEMENT AND LOTS OF CAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LIVE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS AND LOTS OF CAT DROPPING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT IN THE BATHROOM MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 222017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND STOCK ITEMS NOT STORED ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE STOCK ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND HALLWAY ON SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CABINET BELOW IT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE POP CRATES IN THE REAR STORAGE AND HALL WAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE AREA THAT USED TO BE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHEN THERE WAS A RESTAURANT ON THE PREMISES HAS A LOT OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THAT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. -MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No certified food and sanitation manager on site no certificate posted where deli meat and sliced pizza are sold, instructed mgr to obtain. serious citation issued 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
the following not clean, meat slicer, prep table, prep coolers and food shelves, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
floor in rear dry storage area in poor repair, instructed to replace damaged tiles.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
missing sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
employee clothing and personal items stored on food shelves, instructed to store away.
APR 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 6
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN FACILITY, ESTABLISHMENT HAVE A FRESH DELI MEAT COUNTER. POSTED CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED, NO DOCUMENTS FOR RENEWAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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MAY 12015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE DOOR LEDGE OF DELI COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY DO DISHES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
JUL 162014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW DISH RACK NEEDED WORN IN POOR REPAIR. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN WITH DEEP CUTS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MUST BE ADDED TO ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 52013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS, MEAT SLICER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO FLOOR IN FRONT OF STOCK ITEMS AND COOLERS ON SIDE/FRONT AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA.
AUG 132012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. FOUND CRACKED GLASS DOOR AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(FOOD DEBRIS)
SEP 82011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA, HANDWASH BOWL WAS REMOVED. NO OTHER HANDWASH BOWL NEAR BY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER IMMEDIATELY. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
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 ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF UNDER PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL AND MAKE SHELF SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND INSIDE UNUSED PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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 LITTER ON FLOOR AT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA/PIZZA DOUGH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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 HOLES IN WALL BEHIND PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR WALL/SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AND KEEP ALL WALLS CLEAN
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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
JUN 222010FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 22
2010
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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. Found 3 compartment sink at front preparation areas with no grease trap. Found pizza oven and pannini grill not hooded/vented.
APR 222010FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2010
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. Found reach in cooler with broken glass door.
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. Found small electric pizza oven, electric gyro unit, and panini toaster with no hood vent.
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. Found 2x 3 compartment sinks with no grease trap. Found leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink front preparation area. Found leaky p-trap at restroom/ventillation not working.
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. Found no exposed hand sink easily accessible to pizza preparation areas.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found no backflow prevention devices for espresso maker and cappucino maker.
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