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BURGER KING

151 E RANDOLPH ST STE, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BURGER KING has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 25, 2013. The most recent inspection, on May 7, 2024, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 14 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: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 31, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 22, 2020. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 April 15, 2020. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 once on July 28, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 20 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on May 7, 2024. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

14 inspections

  1. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE REAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE IN UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • LOOSE COLD WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND EMPLOYEES CLOTHES STORED ON DRY FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FOOD AND OIL SPILLS ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYER. ALSO, FOUND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DOOR TO ENTER/EXIT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  5. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • SEE VIOLATION #60
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DOOR TO ENTER/EXIT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FOOD AND OIL SPILLS ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYER. ALSO, FOUND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 9/19/19, VIOLATION INCLUDE: #51; OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK NOT FULLY DRAINING AND FILLED WITH STANDING WATER ONCE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINAGE TO ENSURE WATER IS FULLY DRAINED FROM FLOOR DRAINS. VIOLATION STILL EXIST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK NOT FULLY DRAINING AND FILLED WITH STANDING WATER ONCE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINAGE TO ENSURE WATER IS FULLY DRAINED FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14 (A)NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 (A)NO DIARRHEA/ VOMIT CLEANUP KIT ON SITE NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112. NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 FOOD AND OIL SPILLS BEHIND DEEP FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCULULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND FLOORS BY SODA DISPENSOR WITH DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS THRU OUT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • Found/observed no inspection summary report posted, or visible to customers at time of canvass inspection, inspection summary report was kept inside a folder in the office area, mgmr was advised that the inspection summary report must be posted and visible to customers, Citation issued 7-42-010(B), Serious violation.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen areas need re-grouting.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE FURTHEST RIGHT HAND SIDE. ALSO MUST REPAIR LOOSE FOOT PEDDLE TO THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SO AS TO BE EASY TO TURN ON AND OFF.
  11. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  12. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT A A WATER SUPPLY LINE ABOVE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NO LIGHTS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  13. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • SODA DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN AT SOFT DRINK MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETER FROM DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTRED TO PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEES OPEN DRINK CONTAINERS STORED ON DRY FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
  14. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES ANY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND EXTRA BOXES.

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