Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Burger King #10797

Name: Burger King #10797
Address: 2838-2840 W North Ave, Chicago, IL

2838-2840 W North Ave

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass

Jun 10, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSREVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BURGERS, SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER IN COOLING UNIT CONTAINING MILK LOCATED NEAR FRONT REGISTERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (FRYERS) IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN CORNERS BY DRIVE THROUGH WINDOWS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING UNITS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 29, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT & COLD WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 1 BASIN FAUCET IN DISH AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY PLUMBER ON SITE MADE REPAIR HOT AND COLD WATER NOW AVLIABLE AT 1ST BASIN AT 3 COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSEVED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA STAINLESS STEEL FAUCET BROKEN WITH HOLES, NOTED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA DETACHING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE THRU, LEAKING SODA SYRUPS ONTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 16, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS CRACKED OR MISSING SMALL PARTS AND IN POOR REPAIR, WITH LIDS MAINTAINED CLOSED AND SECURED TO RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTDOOR WASTE RECPETACLE LIDS AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES AND RECEPTACLES IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS: BENEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BENEATH DRINK MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 11, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Oct 3, 2023

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER, ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2023 · Original Source