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BURGER KING #25272

7558 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620

FailApr 10, 2024Complaint

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
17Recorded violation entries

Chicago publishes categorical results such as Pass, Pass w/ Conditions and Fail. Read the result alongside the inspection type and recorded violations. A failed inspection and a later successful re-inspection are separate events; these results cannot be compared numerically with NYC scores.

What the inspector recorded

Code 1

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 2

2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,EGGS,HAMBURGERS,ETC)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:18 A.M.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 8

8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED HER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON PICK UP A BOX FROM THE GARBAGE CAN AND WAS READING WHAT WAS ON BOX WITH OTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND THEN SHE PUT BOX BACK ON TOP OF GARBAGE AND PROCEEDED TO PUT CROISSANTS INTO TOASTER AND GOT WRAPPING PAPER AND PLACED ON COUNTER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 10

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT FRONT PREP /DRIVE THRU AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 22

22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSEREVD IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5.25 LBS.CARTONS OF LIQUID EGGS RANGING FROM 52.0F-59.0F IN A BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH MELTED ICE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5.25LBS. $7.80.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 36

36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DRIVE THRU COOLER.

Code 37

37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Code 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER RAILINGS OF FRENCH FRY STATION,ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR AND RAILINGS OF CHEMICAL STORAGE CAGE,ON RAILINGS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH USED SODA STATION IN LOBBY. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/10/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Code 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND WEST ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Code 46

46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT CHANGING GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Code 47

47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Code 49

49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AND COUNTERS AT DRIVE-THRU AND LOBBY,CUP HOLDERS,ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BASIN OF MOPSINK,WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER OIL TANK,UNDER DRIVE-THRU EQUIPMENT,UNUSED SODA STATION IN LOBBY AND FLOOR DRAINS,WALK IN FREEZER.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

Code 56

56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Code 61

61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.A SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Published inspection history

3 events available for this business identifier or exact business/address match. This database includes events dated from January 2024. It may not contain every visit.

Date & visitResultScore
Aug 10, 2026CanvassPass
Apr 17, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Apr 10, 2024 · this eventComplaintFail

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