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BURGER KING

1215 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BURGER KING has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 25, 2015. The most recent inspection, on April 21, 2020, found no infractions.

2 of 10 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 and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 15, 2019. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 August 15, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 16 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 15, 2019. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 16, 2017. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times on November 17, 2016. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    0 infractions

  3. Short Form Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, LEAVING A 1/2 IN GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS, ON THE FLOORS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BROKEN HAND DRYER IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  5. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR OFF PREP AREA, AND REPAIR LOOSE CAULKING AROUND HAND-SINK IN SAID TOILET ROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR ALL NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CHEMIAL DISPENCER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. FLOORS ALSO NEED CLEANING IN ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CHEMIAL DISPENCER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVERD OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LID AND DRIPPING DOWN SIDE TO THE GROUND. THIS IS A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #5-501.110. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. FLOORS ALSO NEED CLEANING IN ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
  8. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL BASE IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
  9. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE (MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED A XEROX COPY OF AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE THAT WAS NOT POSTED) NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, POST THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM, REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE. MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW PROOF.
  10. License

    1 infraction

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

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