Canvass
Jan 28, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
The Burger Point
1900 S State St
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4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE MOUNTED DICER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13: OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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 issuesnotedCode 61Other
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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 01/02/2025, REPORT #2609942. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 2, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SITE WITH DATES THAT LAPSE THE DISPOSITION DATE REQUIREMENT. FOUND THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHILI WITH DATES OF 12/18 INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED COOKED FOOD ITEMS MAY ONLY REMAIN ON SITE FOR UP TO SEVEN DAYS STARTING WITH THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION, AFTER THE LAPSE THE DISPOSITION DATE FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $75 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MOUNTED DICER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EVERY USE 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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 issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/06/2024, REPORT #2589259 #36:4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #49: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH FRIES AND SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT. #55: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE SLIGHT DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE DOOR AND SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 6, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 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 issuesnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE A REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE STORED INSIDE ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS UTIIZED BY CONSUMERS NOT LOCKED. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK SAID EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH FRIES AND SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SLIGHT DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE DOOR AND SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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 problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 21Food temperature
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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF FRIED CHICKEN. THE CHICKEN WAS STORED UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE SHELVING UNIT AND ON THE LAST SHELF OF A CART AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT ANY PROOF OF TEMPERATURE LOGS. THE TEMPERATURES RANGED 78.0F-87.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 60LBS AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. 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 issuesnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source