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BURGER KING

733 E 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BURGER KING has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 18, 2015. The most recent inspection, on August 21, 2024, found no infractions.

5 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: Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2018. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 12 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2018. For example: PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 16, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 2018. 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.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, burgers, fries, etc.) are being cooked and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
  3. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Observed mice droppings in the following areas of kitchen (approximately): 10 on the floor near drain, under the soda bag-in-the-box; 10 in rear corner of kitchen next to back door; 10 under freezer in rear (not in use); 10 under bread rack in middle of kitchen near assembly counter. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, burgers, fries, etc.) are being cooked and served. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Observed freezer in rear of kitchen not in use. Instructed to remove an unnecessary equipment from prep area to avoid pest harborage.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Observed small black flies in the following areas of facility: approximately 30 on walls around customer self service soda fountain, approximately 30 on walls near the ice cream machine in front prep area; approximately 3 on boxes near the ice machine, and approximately 2 in the managers office in kitchen. Must clean and sanitize affected areas and eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed excessive dust and grease on walls/ceiling behind front monitor, above french fry hot holding area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed stained/soiled walls near customer self service soda fountain. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed large gap between wall and right washbowl sink in men's restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(HAMBURGER 160.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TIGHTEN LOOSE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BROILER, FRYERS, CUP HOLDERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BASEBOARDS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 FLYING INSECTS AROUND UTILITY SINK, 10 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE RECYCLING UNIT AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BASE OF CUP DISPENSER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TIGHTEN LOOSE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BROILER, FRYERS, CUP HOLDERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BASEBOARDS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
  8. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  9. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  10. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT COOKING STATION.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS AND BROILER NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS ABOVE EQUIPMENT.
  11. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED IN CUSTOMERS FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
  12. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • TOP LOADING SOFT SERVICE ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT A WATER SUPPLY LINE ABOVE FOR PROPER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER PROVIDED.
  13. License

    0 infractions

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