Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637457
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. SANITIZER BOTTLE HOOKED UP WAS EMPTY. DISH MACHINE WAS TURNED ON BEFORE INSPECTION OCCURRED DISHES ALREADY IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ADEQUATE SANITIZER IS PROVIDED TO DISH MACHINE. MANAGER HOOKED UP ADEQUATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS BURGER MEAT, 6 POUNDS OF CHEESE, 4 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES, AND 4 POUNDS OF CUT LEAFY GREENS ($70) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 50 F AND 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE BOTH COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626688
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON EXTERIOR OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WALL BY DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619219
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BROWN GRIME IN INTERIOR OF LOW TERMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609542
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609088
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47 RULE #4-501.12 AND VIOLATION #5-205.16 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594770 DATED 5/16/2024 NOT CORRECTED. ...4-501.12:NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. ...5-205.15:NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECTED ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS BY ABOVE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594770
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574921
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT BAR DUMPSINK NEXT TO BEVERAGE TABLE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF MENTIONED DUMPSINK.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561542
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK NEEDED AT FRONT COUNTER SERVICE WHICH INCLUDES SODA DISPENSING AND COFFEE DISPENSING. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544688
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523620
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER AT THE BOTTOM PART OF DISPLAY COOLER INFRONT DISPLAY AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINLINE UNDERNEATH ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLED WATER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362868
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS ON SHELF REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BAR AREA AND REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304269
Location recorded for this inspection · BURGER FEDERATION (T3 L21) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM PIPE BEHIND DISHMACHINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DCLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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How results compare in ZIP 60666
172 of 224 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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