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BURGER BAR CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BURGER BAR CHICAGO 1150 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
October 24, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2373504
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS ALL CHICKEN ITEMS (BUILD YOUR OWN CHICKEN PATTY BURGER), CRISPY CHICKEN STACKER, ZESTY SHRIMP STACKER, SHRIMP ITEMS, PORK CHICKEN AND SHRIMP TACOS, BRATWURST STACKER WITH GROUND VEAL/GROUND PORK, ALL CHICKEN WING ITEMS, FRIED PICKLES, GUAC AND CHIPS, FRIED CHICKEN CESAR AND CLASSIC COBB SALADS, TRIPLE CHEESY MAC, KIDS MENU CHICKEN FINGERS, AND KIDS MENU MACARONI AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISCLOSURES FROM SAID ITEMS AND ONLY MAINTAIN DISCLOSURES BY ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED ON A PIPE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRAWLING IN BETWEEN THE SODA DISPENSER AND THE CO2 TANKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ONE CRAWLING IN THE DRINK PREP AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND COCKROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A).
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #46
MAJOR
GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED GLOVES NOT BEING USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
Improper glove use spreads contamination worse than bare hands.
Single-use gloves must be used correctly.
Wash hands before donning; Change when contaminated; Change between tasks; Single use only; Not a substitute for handwashing.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS CONDENSERS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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Division Food Protection Program
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