BURGER KING RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS DISPENSED WITH A BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER WITH LIQUID EGG PRODUCT. MUST REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 25 TO 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASBOARD BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN 1" GAP WITH A TORN/MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD EXIT DOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----INTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM CABINETS WITH SODA SYRUP SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY.----FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS SUCH AS PILED EMPTY PLASTIC BUCKETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.