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BURGER KING

1401 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BURGER KING on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1527710

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1527241

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITHCEN NEAR MOP SINK NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BAR OF DOOR. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEP AND MAKE SURE DOOR IS RODENTPROOF AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR AND BUCKLING UP. FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZAEN CONDENSATE ON INTERIO OF WALK IN FREEZER. FROZEN CONDENSATE MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE GREASE HOLDING UNIT WITHIN STORE. EXTERIOR OF GREASE HOLDING UNIT WITHIN STORE HAS HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF OF GREASE HOLDING UNIT WITHIN STORE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHATTERED FLOOR TILE UNDER CONVEYER BROILER. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE SO THAT FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OB SERVED FLOOR VEERY UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST PULL ICE MACHINE AWAY FROM WALL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED WALL TILES BELOW HOLE IN WALL BUCKLING. WALL TILES AND HOLE IN WALL ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1393304

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE HOLDING AT 59.9F-69.7F FOOD ITEMS ARE THE FOLLOWING:CHOP SLICE AND SHREDDED GREEK CHEESE ,SHREDDED CHEESES,SLICED APPLE, SHREDDED LETTUCE. MANAGER DENATURED FOOD ITEMS.TOTAL COST $30.00 AND 6 LBS. CH 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MULTI-TASK HANDLING MONEY AND SCOOPING UP FRENCH FRIES,AND MAKING COFFEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES NEEDS TO WASH HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK. CH 7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU- OUT THE KITCHEN REAR STORAGE AREA FRONT LINE AND REAR PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BEHIND HEAVY EQUPIMENT VERY DIRTY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER IN MEN'S BATHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.FAN GUARD IN ALL PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE IN THE MIDDLE SINK IN THE REAR AREA IS LEAKING ON TO THE FLOOR,COFFEE, MACHINE AND EXPRESSO MACHINE NEEDS BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REFIRGERATION AND REACH IN COOLER NEEDS VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1395518

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1395357

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1092561 DATED 8/27/13 TO BE CORRECTED BY 11/27/13. #38- VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPGRADED TO SERIOUS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1092581

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN TOP AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVED GREASE AND DIRT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1214690

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS RAW BACON, MILK AND LIQUID EGGS. TECHNICIAN FROM ILLINOIS MECHANICAL ONSITE TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE COOLER. THE FAN MOTOR WAS REPLACED BY THE TECHNICIAN DURING THE INSPECTION. COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS AT 39.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SLICED HAM AT 47.4F, LIQUID EGGS AT 47.6F, CREAM AT 45.8F, RAW BACON AT 48.0F, YOGURT AT 46.5F, VANILLA SOFT SERVE MIX AT 45.3F, CREAM CHEESE ICING AT 47.1F, SLICED CHEESE AT 46.7F, MILK AT 48.5F, SHREDDED CHEESE MIX AT 48.7F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 49.2F, ORANGE JUICE AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $850. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ALL ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY CDPH. THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED ON 5/8/12. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR AND IN THE DINING ROOM AREA OVER ONE OF THE TABLES. MUST MAKE REPAIRS TO THE ROOF TO PREVENT LEAKING. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP LOCATED IN THE CORNER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING PREP COOLERS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
517656

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
517650

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO READY TO EAT ICE FROM UPPER WATER RESERVOIR INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSE SYSTEM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
517546

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. VIOLATION NOTED ON TODAYS INSPECTION: MENS WASHROOM FOUND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS ON GROUND AND FULL GARBAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: APPROXIMATELY 10 DINING ROOM TABLES FOUND DIRTY, STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUCKET STORED IN DINING ROOM FOR CLEANING TABLES FOUND WITH DIRTY WATER. MUST KEEP TABLES CLEAN AND CHANGE CLEANING WATER OFTEN AS NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND DEBRIS REMOVED: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. FLOOR DRAIN OF CARRY OUT WINDOW SODA DISPENSER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME, MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. VIOLATION NOTED AT TODAYS INSPECTION: FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSE SYSTEM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNUSED DIRTY COOLER IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
517445

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN "FRIES" @ 91.3F HELD IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB COOKED BACON @79F HELD IN CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT STATES THOSE FOODS ARE TO BE HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ACCORDING TO BURGER KING POLICY. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. APPROXIMATELY 10 DINING ROOM TABLES FOUND DIRTY, STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUCKET STORED IN DINING ROOM FOR CLEANING TABLES FOUND WITH DIRTY WATER. MUST KEEP TABLES CLEAN AND CHANGE CLEANING WATER OFTEN AS NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND DEBRIS REMOVED: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. FLOOR DRAIN OF CARRY OUT WINDOW SODA DISPENSER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME, MUST CLEAN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED DIRTY COOLER IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
154250

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 1401 W FULLERTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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