JAN 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE BURGER POINT.
BEAT. 38/100
1900 S STATE ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 9, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 1 year ago. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE MOUNTED DICER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 01/02/2025, REPORT #2609942. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
JAN 22025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 2
2025
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SITE WITH DATES THAT LAPSE THE DISPOSITION DATE REQUIREMENT. FOUND THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHILI WITH DATES OF 12/18 INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED COOKED FOOD ITEMS MAY ONLY REMAIN ON SITE FOR UP TO SEVEN DAYS STARTING WITH THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION, AFTER THE LAPSE THE DISPOSITION DATE FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $75 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE MOUNTED DICER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/06/2024, REPORT #2589259 #36:4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #49: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH FRIES AND SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT. #55: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE SLIGHT DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE DOOR AND SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
FEB 62024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF FRIED CHICKEN. THE CHICKEN WAS STORED UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE SHELVING UNIT AND ON THE LAST SHELF OF A CART AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT ANY PROOF OF TEMPERATURE LOGS. THE TEMPERATURES RANGED 78.0F-87.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 60LBS AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED UNDER A DUSTY RACK ON A CART NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID CART.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE A REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE STORED INSIDE ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS UTIIZED BY CONSUMERS NOT LOCKED. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK SAID EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH FRIES AND SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SLIGHT DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE DOOR AND SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SAUCE SPLATTERS ON THE WALL NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 52023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DISHWASHING AREA CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID OBSTRUCTING SINKS AND CLUTTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
FEB 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS CORRECTLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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MAR 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS (DISHWASHING AREA, STORAGE AREA) WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE STORAGE ROOM; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN DISHWASHING AREA BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND OBSTRUCTION OF THE UTILITY SINK.
MAY 42018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABELING INFORMATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, AND SODA DISPENSOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN DISH AREA, MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN DISH ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 242017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GRILL AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
MAY 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKETS. (COOLER AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. PAINT SMALL SECTION OF THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDSINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM WHERE PAINT HAS PEELED.
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