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BURGER BOY EXPRESS INC.

5019 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BURGER BOY EXPRESS INC. has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 12, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 25, 2025, found no infractions.

2 of 6 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: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 2, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 2, 2025. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 2, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 2, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 March 25, 2025. For example: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    11 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON TOP OF KITCHEN STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15--OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENINGS ON THE SIDE FRAME.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11--OBSERVED COOK WITH LONG BEARD AND NO BEARD GUARD.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE/EQUIPMENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13 (B:3 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #25,#38 AND #60 FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2614471 DATED:03/25/2025 #25-OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU.MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." #38--6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE AND 50 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR SECTION OF THE BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. #60--8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2592967 DATED 04/17/2024. #51-5-204.12--Observed no backflow prevention device on the utility sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install a proper backflow device. #55-6-501.114--Observed unused coolers, grill equipment, and oven off and not working along the northern wall of the dining area and one item on the south wall. Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items for the function of the facility. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass

    16 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS,GYRO SANDWICHES ETC.)WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU.MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,(SEE COMMENTS).
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON TOP OF KITCHEN STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENINGS ON THE SIDE FRAME.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS.RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED COOK WITH LONG BEARD AND NO BEARD GUARD.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DRAINING WATER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WASTE WATERS ARE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE/EQUIPMENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2592967 DATED: 04/17/2024. #51-5-204.12--Observed no backflow prevention device located on the utility sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install a proper backflow device. #55-6-501.114--Observed unused coolers, grill equipment, and oven off and not working along the northern wall of the dining area and one item on the south wall. Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items for the function of the facility. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/2/2025.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12--Observed no backflow prevention device located on the utility sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install a proper backflow device.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114--Observed unused coolers, grill equipment, and oven off and not working along the northern wall of the dining area and one item on the south wall. Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items for the function of the facility.
  6. License

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Observed no easily accessible or convenient hand sink available for use by employees in the 3 compartment sink dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install additional handwashing sink with hot and cold running water fully equipped with soap and hand paper towels. Handwashing sinks must be conveniently located and accessible, and to be used solely for hand washing. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-030(c).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Observed the chest freezer located on cardboard and Styrofoam in the prep area in the front. Instructed manager to remove to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Observed the interior walls of the microwave at the preparation line area to be soiled with food residue. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain area free and clean of food residue.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Observed no backflow prevention device located on the utility sink in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed manager to install a proper backflow device.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed unused coolers, grill equipment, and oven off and not working along the northern wall of the dining area and one item on the south wall. Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items for the function of the facility.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Observed a missing filter in the ventilation hood above the cooking station on the south wall of the facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the filters.

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