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BURGER KING

3953 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

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
1464766

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 3953 W CHICAGO 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

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1385650

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 3953 W CHICAGO 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: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,FRYERS,BROILER,COUNTER TOPS,BREAD CART,UNUSED MICROWAVE,CUP HOLDERS,SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST BUILD UP ON ALL VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA NEAR ENTRY DOOR TO PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN MILK COOLER AT DRIVE THRU.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE SHOES FROM UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA AND STORE PERSONAL BELONGS PROPERLY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1367261

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 3953 W CHICAGO AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1367248

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 3953 W CHICAGO 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: THE DOUBLE FRONT DOORS WEST ENTRY DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. ONE OF THE DOOR HAS BEEN KNOCKED OFF IT'S HINGES AND THE DOORS WON'T COME TOGETHER. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND A RODENT JUMPED OUT OF IT. MUST HAVE DUMPSTERS COVERED SO THEY WILL BE RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE HOT HOLDING PREP SERVICE AREAS,KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAYS AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE DRIVE THRU.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA HAVE DRIPPING FAUCETTS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCETS. THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE MOP/UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL KEEP ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1335669

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 3953 W CHICAGO AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS 161F , CHICKEN 167.0F ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE HOT HOLDING PREP SERVICE AREAS,KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAYS AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE COFFEE STATIONS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL KEP ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1335427

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 3953 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/RED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE 2 SETS OF ENTRANCE DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS & CENTERS OF SAID DOORS.ALSO,PREMISES HAS A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE BUT NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE INSPECTION REPORT AND NO COPY IDPH LICENSE INSIDE THE LOG BOOK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE HOT HOLDING PREP SERVICE AREAS,KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAYS AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATIONS ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE WORNED OUT CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMP SINK SAME AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE COFFEE STATIONS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AREA.FOUND THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS IS NOT WORKING.ALSO;REMOVE DUSTS ACCCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL KEP ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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How results compare in ZIP 60651

157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2232349.

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