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M BURGER/ FRANKIE'S SLICE

835 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

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Out of Business
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Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592076

Location recorded for this inspection · M BURGER/ FRANKIE'S SLICE · 835 N MICHIGAN AVE

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.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304086

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF PINK/BLACK DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE "GRAB AND GO" COOLERS AT FOODEASE: 5# OFCHEESE(47.7F), 2# OF HUMUS(52.7F), 1/2# OF POTATO SALAD(52.3F), 2# OF YOGURT PARFAIT(49.8F), 30# OF SALAD W/ CHICKEN(48.5F), 45# OF YOGURT(44.6F), 3# OF CUT MELON(49.6F) OBSERVED 8GAL OF PASTA SAUCE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (45.4F) IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $800.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD EASE AND BY THE REGISTERS IN FOOD LIFE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME. -

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 100 FRUIT FLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 12 FRUIT FLIES IN M BURGER AND APPROX 100 FLIES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BY THE ICE MACHINES. MUST REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLIES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE, AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - MUST INSTALL FOOD PREPARATION/DUMP SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREP AREAS: THE FOODEASE BAR, THE PIZZA PREP STATION, THE STIR FRY PREP STATION, THE CHINESE PREP STATION, THE GRILL PREP STATION, THE PASTA/BARBECUE PREP STATION, THE MEXICAN PREP STATION. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE STIR FRY STATION, IN THE COMFORT FOOD STATION, AND THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE STIR FRY STATION. OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BY THE ICE MACHINES AND WALK IN COOLERS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BIG BOWL STATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AREAS AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE WATER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BY THE FRYERS IN M BURGER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE STIR FRY STATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. -

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293583

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: - OBSERVED FOODS HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 4# PASTA SAUCE (DATE MARKED 6/13/19) HELD AT 49.3F AND 51.4F. MUST COLD HOLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD EASE AND BY THE REGISTERS IN FOOD LIFE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME. -

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWAGE LINES IN THE FOODEASE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS/UTENSILS AWAY FROM SOURCES OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. -

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE GRILL STATION PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - MUST INSTALL FOOD PREPARATION/DUMP SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREP AREAS: THE FOODEASE BAR, THE PIZZA PREP STATION, THE STIR FRY PREP STATION, THE CHINESE PREP STATION, THE GRILL PREP STATION, THE PASTA/BARBECUE PREP STATION, THE MEXICAN PREP STATION. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE COMFORT FOOD STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE MITY NICE COOK LIKE. MUST REPAIR AND MIANTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MITY NICE DISH PIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE BARBECUE FOOD PREP STATION. LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE AL LEAST 50 FOOT CANDLES (540 LUX). OBSERVED SOME BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213527

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CEILING TILES HEAVILY FOOD STAINED/OIL STAINED ABOVE BIG BOWL PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING INSIDE PASTRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE SAID STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BIG BOWL PREP AREA AND CLEAN CEILING INSIDE PASTRY WALK IN COOLER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B) DIPPER WELL AT DESSERT STATION NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DIPPER WELL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED LOW FLOOR GROUT AT SOME PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT LOW FLOOR TILES, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/DRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BETWEEN PASTA AND BBQ PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11(A) CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING AND LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE MAIN DISHWASH 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2072054

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS LOCATED BY THE SALAD SERVING STATION. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHOPPED GREENS, CHICKEN) WERE SET UP IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FROM CONTANMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982529

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN 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: SEVERAL PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, FRAME WITH EXPOSED WOOD, MISSING GASKETS ON DOORS, DOORS NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAR ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. ALSO STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE IN POT STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOOD STAINES IN PASTRIES KITCHEN WOODEN WALL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PIZZA STATION ABOVE HAND WASH SINK, MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT MAIN KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AND PASTRIES DISPLAY CASE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INACCURATE AND BROKEN METAL STEM THERMOMETERES WITH COOKS, MISSING AND IMPROPERLY PLACED REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982125

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 140F WHILE MACHINE BEING USED, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 180F FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: LARGE POTS STORED IMPROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO BE STAGNATE , INSTRUCTE TO KEEP UP SIDE DOWN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEVERAL PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, FRAME WITH EXPOSED WOOD, MISSING GASKETS ON DOORS, DOORS NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAR ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BOTTOM PR PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER NOTED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. ALSO STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE IN POT STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOOD STAINES IN PASTRIES KITCHEN WOODEN WALL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PIZZA STATION ABOVE HAND WASH SINK, MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT MAIN KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AND PASTRIES DISPLAY CASE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INACCURATE AND BROKEN METAL STEM THERMOMETERES WITH COOKS, MISSING AND IMPROPERLY PLACED REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632124

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND A SINGLE SERVICE CUP IN A CONTAINER OF SALAD DRESSING USED TO DISPENSE DRESSING. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO PROPERLY DISPENSE DRESSING AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND THE STIR FRY BAR AT FOODLIFE AND ALSO THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE REAR SALAD PREP FOR MITY NICE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND STIR FRY BAR AT FOODEASE HAS DAMAGED PLASTIC TRIP THAT IS CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TRIM TO PREVENT ANY PIECES FROM CAUSING POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION- MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE OLD TAPE FROM THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AT MITY NICE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK INCLUDING THE GREASE TRAP, WATER PIPES, AND CORNER OF THE FLOORS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AT THE PIZZA BAR AT FOODLIFE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AT BIG BOWL STATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE CREAM MACHINE DISPENERS, AND LIQUID SPLATTER IN THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER ICE CREAM CONDIMENTS AT M BURGER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE COCA COLA MACHINE AT FOODEASE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT M BURGER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP (SALAD, TOMATOES, PICKLES, ETC.)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CORNER OF THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AT MITY NICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ICE MACHINES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AT MITY NICE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE SPLATTER ON THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER HEATER AT M BURGER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOOD VENT AT THE STIR FRY BAR AND DETAIL CLEAN THE REMAINING LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COFFEE PREP AT SACRED GROUNDS COFFEE AT FOODLIFE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER ITEMS: BOXES, GARBAGE, REFUSE, ETC. AT THE BACK DOOR BEHIND THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS TO DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1448021

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN 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: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AT END OF COOK LINE IN MITYNICE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FOOD SHELVES IN MITYNICE WALK-IN COOLER OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD-UP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT HOT COOK LINE OF MITYNICE AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR OF GRILL AREA AT M BURGER OF DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS OF MITYNICE AND FOOD LIFE OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR IN SALAD STATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN DRAIN AT FLOOR IN BAKERY AREA OF MITYNICE OF DEBRIS BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE MITYNICE CLEAN DISH AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT COOK LINE OF MITY NICE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT BASE BY WALK-IN COOLER IN MITYNICE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AROUND 3-COMP SINK AREA, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN IN M BURGER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447882

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN 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: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP IN MEXICO STATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN COMFORT FOOD STATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS OF MYTNICE AND FOOD LIFE OF FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT GILL AREA AND AT REAR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE STIR FRY STATION. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447696

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN 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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: KETCHUP STORAGE RACK OF ENCRUSTED FOOD SPILLS AT REAR IN M BURGER, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BARBEQUE STATION AND GREASE BUILD-UP AT HOOD IN STIR FRY STATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR OF M BURGER. WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF FOOD LIFE AND MITYNICE, ALSO BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN FOOD LIFE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS BY 3-COMP SINK AT M BURGER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RECOMMEND DESIGNATING EXISTING PREP SINK IN BIG BOWL PREP AREA AS EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OR PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN SAME.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496267

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN 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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TUNA SALAD, RICE, POTATOES AND SALMON) IN PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 47.4F-52.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 80LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR LARGE POT/PAN DRYING ROOM NEXT TO THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: MITY NICE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE, MAIN PREP AREA 4 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE, FOODEASE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE BAKERY PREP ARE PLUMBING UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1110404

Location recorded for this inspection · FOOD LIFE/ M BURGER · 835 N MICHIGAN 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: REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKET FOR THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS FOR THE STIR FRY AND JUICE BAR AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ANY CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MITY NICE AND FOODEASE PREP AREAS. REPLACE THE MICROWAVE AT THE END OF THE MITY NICE COOK'S LINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: FOODEASE SANDWICH COOLER, DESSERT COOLER, GRILL COOLER, FAN GUARD FOR THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WATER LINES IN THE JUICE BAR PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BREAKFAST/PIZZA STATION. REGROUT THE FLOOR OF THE BIG BOWL PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE MITY NICE CLEAN DISH AREA AND BAKERY PREP AREA UNDER THE 1 BURNER STOVE. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE STIR FRY AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BARBEQUE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BARBEQUE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE STIRFRY AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE FRP WALLBOARD IN THE MITY NICE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE OVEN AND 1 BURNER STOVE IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. CLEAN THE BASEBOARD AND WOOD WALLS AND CEILING IN THE JUICE BAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEBOARD IN THE CORNER OF THE PASTA PREP AREA.

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511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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