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BURGER KING

28 E 87TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BURGER KING on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2614492

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT TWO DOORS (INNER/OUTER) ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT EITHER ONE OR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2595980

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2571109

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND WITH THE LID OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE LIDS ON ALL THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND FOOD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2570967

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT RUNNING WATER NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (100-120 F) AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS THE FOLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA (51.8 F), THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (63.4 F), AND THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (46.7 F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120 F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AT THE HOT COOKING LINE AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND WITH THE LID OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE LIDS ON ALL THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES CLOSED. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND FOOD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2552937

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2549937

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2549838

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION REPORT #2549545 DATE 2/8/2022. OBSERVED 30-40 RODENT DROPPING IN REAR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALL WHERE PRODUCT IS STORED. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER THAT RODENT DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2549545

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT DROPPING IN REAR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALL WHERE PRODUCT IS STORED. OBSERVED OVER 10 DROPPING IN FRONT LOBBY BEHIND COCO-COLA DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM AND LIDS OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2374125

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SERVICE COOLER BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREA AND AROUND DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA OF DEBRIS AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2144628

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

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: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS (BOTTOM CABINET); CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, TOASTERS, OUTLETS, SURFACES UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE EMPLOYEE COAT HOOKS; SEAL OPENING IN WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; REPAIR TILE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BEVERAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR FRYERS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING ICE BIN UNDER POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2136205

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AN WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS(HAMBURGERS, ONION RINGS, FRIES, FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLED ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS. ALL DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED AND LIDS TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(EGGS 143.1F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED 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 - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS (BOTTOM CABINET); CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, TOASTERS, OUTLETS, SURFACES UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, SOFT SERVE MACHINE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE EMPLOYEE COAT HOOKS; SEAL OPENING IN WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; REPAIR TILE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BEVERAGE AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR FRYERS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING ICE BIN UNDER POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2116882

Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER KING · 28 E 87TH ST

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: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS WHERE NEEDED AT COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS (BOTTOM CABINET); CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AS WELL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASE UNDERNEATH THE EMPLOYEE COAT HOOKS; SEAL OPENING IN WALL. ALSO OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK; REPAIR TILE.

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