BURGER KING in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/13/23

CHICAGO, IL - BURGER KING received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/13/2023.

Situated at 11601 W TOUHY AVE, the establishment is part of Edison Park's active food service sector. The Edison Park area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Instructed to Provide and Maintain Handwashing Signage at Handsink in the Food Prep Area.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The second violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Personal Cleanliness - Comments: Observed Employee with No Hair Restraint in the Food Prep Area. Instructed Manager to Provided Hair Restraints for All Employees in the Food Prep Area.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The third violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Observed Dirty Floors with Debris Spillage Underneath the 3-compartment Sink Area.instructed to Clean Floors in Detail Including Inside the Walk-in-cooler.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The fourth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventilation & Lighting. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The fifth violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Designated Areas Used - Comments: Instructed to Detail Clean Exhaust Hoods/filters to Remove Accumulation of Dusts/grease Build-up and to Maintain.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.