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B M G INC

11020 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60655 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

B M G INC has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 29, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 19, 2020, found no infractions.

3 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on June 10, 2019. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on June 10, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on June 10, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on August 17, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on December 5, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE MANNER OF EMPLOYEES AGREEMENT OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED BAGS OF ICE STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, SYRUP SPILLS ON BEVERAGE MACHINES, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, SURFACES UNDER TOASTER AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN UTILITY ROOM AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN BEVERAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • ONSERVED EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, FRYERS, AND HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING BENTS. IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE UTILITY MOP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS, AND THE WALLS IN THE REAR GREASE STORAGE AREA..
  4. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING COVER FOR ICE BIN AT DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL PANELING AT DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION IN LOOSE FROM WALL INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS IN REAR WHERE GREASE HOLDING UNIT LOCATED NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AND ALSO AT FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA WHERE BEVERAGES ARE MADE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LETTER FROM STATE OF IL STATING BURGER KING TRAINING COURSE IS APPROVED. INSTD TO HAVE LETTER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYERS, SHELVES, AND WORK AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS AND REPLACE GROUT FOR TILES AT FRYERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE CEILING TILE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AT FOOD PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DRIVE THRU AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THERMOMETER AT SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING, STORAGE RACKS AND BOXES IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 3-COMP. SINK AREA. REMOVE THICK GREASE BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE THE ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DEEP FRYERS AND WHERE EVER NEEDED. MUST ALSO, REMOVE STANDING WATER AND REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE MOP AND 3-COMP. SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND/ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, CLEAN THE PIPES BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS-REMOVE THICK GREASE BUILD UP.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FRYER PREP AREA BASKET CART. CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS. CLEAN WALL BEHIND FRONT FRYER BASKET PREP, AND BEHIND REAR 3 COMP. SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT HAND SINK IN LADIES ROOM.
  9. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 33. 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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, CLEAN COUNTER BEHIND SODA MACHINES.
    • 34. 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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRONT FRYERS.
    • 35. 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.REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN LADIES ROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA AND REAR STORAGE.
  10. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ICE DISPENSER AT BOTH BEVERAGE STATIONS, BEVERAGE STATION AT DRIVE UP WINDOW AREA AND FRYERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. 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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP IN GREASE ROOM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FLOOR TILES MISSING IN WATER HEATER AREA, MUST REPLACE. THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND GREASE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING, BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  12. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • COUNTERTOP AROUND BEVERAGE STATION AND CABINET UNDER GRILL LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN REAR.
  13. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • COUNTERTOP AROUND BEVERAGE STATION AND CABINET UNDER GRILL LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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