THAT'S A BURGER.

Chicago Health Dept

8301 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

9 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 4

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2024

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 23

2024

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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 28

2023

PASS 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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AUG 21

2023

FAIL 14 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING .

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 14

2023

FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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)

Critical Sanitation

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING .

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 12

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE LID MISSING FROM THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

AUG 13

2021

PASS · 0 violations

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