MAY 7
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THAT'S A BURGER.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
8301 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR LINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11 OBSERVED ORANGE HOME DEPOT BUCKETS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION STORAGE BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (FRIES). INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE RUBBER MATS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 42025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED TWO OPEN CUPS OF BEVERAGES ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GROUND BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW BEEF UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEM SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, CONTAINERS, CUPS, AND LIDS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER, PREP TABLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 232024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2580802 ON 8-28-23:39- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT. 47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLERMUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT PREP TABLE. 58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 282023PASSED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2023
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT PREP TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS, FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WALK IN COOLER,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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AUG 212023FAILED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2023
FAILED
14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING .
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT PREP TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS, FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WALK IN COOLER,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2580076 8/14/23 NOT CORRECTED #54- 5-501.15: STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP .MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
AUG 142023FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2023
FAILED
16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING .
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT PREP TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS, FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH AS WELL AS ON GROUND.MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND CONTAINER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WALK IN COOLER,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVERD SUCH AS BURGERS AND CHILI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ROLLS OF GROUND TURKEY THAWING OUT IN THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW OUT FOOD ITEMS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE A COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE LID MISSING FROM THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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