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BURGER KING #181

28 E 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BURGER KING #181 has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 18, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 9, 2013, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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 Food temperature control.

The last 3 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 6, 2012. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 October 22, 2012. For example: HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

  • 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 March 7, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 16 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 22, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 22, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR RECEIPT OF ENROLLMENT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-101(B)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS AND LINES INSIDE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE WHERE BUN TOASTER IS LOCATED, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR, SECTIONS UNDERNEATH POP DISPENSER COUNTER BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SPLASH AREAS AND UPPER INTERIOR SECTION OF SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA BEING PAINTED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE AND TO FINISH PAINTING THE WALLS(INCLUDING THE SECTIONS BY SOFT-SERVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT) AT NIGHT WHEN CLOSED AND NO FOOD PREPARATION IS TAKING PLACE. CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEING USED TO PREP LETTUCE AND TOMATOES AND THE AREA IS NOT CLEAN AND BOXES OF PAPER GOODS ARE STORED IN 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS OF THIS UNIT. THE ENTIRE AREA MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED AND FREE OF CLUTTER IF IT IS TO BE USED AS A PREP STATION.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 10-22-12 NOT CORRECTED:-18, SOME FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY(APPROX 15-20) NOTED DURING INSPECTION. CLEANING CREW AND ANDERSON PEST CONTROL CO. ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION, FLY ACTIVITY MINIMIZED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-42-090.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED GREASE NOTED ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE DUMPSTER AND OVERFLOWING TRASH IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR CORALE AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, CORDS & EXTERIOR LINES BEHIND DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP) AND EXTERIORS OF ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED(LEGS, WHEELS).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • : CEILING TILES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT & SOFT-SERVE MACHINE NEED PAINTING OR REPLACING. WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED MGR. TAKE OUT TRASH AND PICK UP TRASH IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, COME BACK INSIDE THEN TOUCH THE INTERIOR OF THE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AND CLEAN PAPER TOWELS TO BE DISPENSED WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-010(A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON WALL BY ENTRY DOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, IN REAR STORAGE WHERE POP DISPENSER BOXES ARE STORED, IN DRIVE-THRU AREA WHERE POP DISPENSER UNIT IS LOCATED , AND IN HALLWAY ON WALL BY DOOR ACROSS FROM WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRAINS(FLOOR AND SINK) AND OTHER SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES(INCLUDING ALL POP DISPENSING UNITS). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • : CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, CORDS & EXTERIOR LINES BEHIND DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP) AND EXTERIORS OF ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED(LEGS, WHEELS).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT & SOFT-SERVE MACHINE NEED PAINTING OR REPLACING. WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • : CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, CORDS & EXTERIOR LINES BEHIND DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP) AND EXTERIORS OF ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED(LEGS, WHEELS).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT & SOFT-SERVE MACHINE NEED PAINTING OR REPLACING. WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, CORDS & EXTERIOR LINES BEHIND DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP) AND EXTERIORS OF ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED(LEGS, WHEELS).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT & SOFT-SERVE MACHINE NEED PAINTING OR REPLACING. WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST KEEP OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINES CLEAN OF TRASH AND DEBRIS. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
  9. Complaint

    3 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. MUST CLEAN SODA POP DISPENSING NOZZLES.
    • 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.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST REMOVE NON- WORKING SARAN WRAP MACHINE.

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