What is Burger King #25272's health inspection score?

Burger King #25272 has a SafeDine safety score of 8 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Burger King #25272 last inspected?

Burger King #25272 was last inspected on April 17, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Burger King #25272 have?

Burger King #25272 has 35 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Burger King #25272 safe to eat at?

Burger King #25272 has a safety score of 8/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Burger King #25272

Name: Burger King #25272
Address: 7558 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 8

7558 S ASHLAND AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/17/2024

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0Poor

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Apr 17, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.7

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-99

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-18 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+34 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 1/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (8/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

May

Apr 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

8 intermediate

14 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DRIVE THRU COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND WEST ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AND COUNTERS AT DRIVE-THRU AND LOBBY,CUP HOLDERS,ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BASIN OF MOPSINK,WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER OIL TANK,UNDER DRIVE-THRU EQUIPMENT,UNUSED SODA STATION IN LOBBY AND FLOOR DRAINS,WALK IN FREEZER
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High5 Med8 Basic

17 total3 risk factors

4/100inspection score

−81 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,EGGS,HAMBURGERS,ETC)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:18 A.M.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED HER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON PICK UP A BOX FROM THE GARBAGE CAN AND WAS READING WHAT WAS ON BOX WITH OTHER FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND THEN SHE PUT BOX BACK ON TOP OF GARBAGE AND PROCEEDED TO PUT CROISSANTS INTO TOASTER AND GOT WRAPPING PAPER AND PLACED ON COUNTER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT FRONT PREP /DRIVE THRU AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSEREVD IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5.25 LBS.CARTONS OF LIQUID EGGS RANGING FROM 52.0F-59.0F IN A BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH MELTED ICE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5.25LBS. $7.80.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DRIVE THRU COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER RAILINGS OF FRENCH FRY STATION,ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR AND RAILINGS OF CHEMICAL STORAGE CAGE,ON RAILINGS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH USED SODA STATION IN LOBBY. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/10/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND WEST ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT CHANGING GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AND COUNTERS AT DRIVE-THRU AND LOBBY,CUP HOLDERS,ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BASIN OF MOPSINK,WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER OIL TANK,UNDER DRIVE-THRU EQUIPMENT,UNUSED SODA STATION IN LOBBY AND FLOOR DRAINS,WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.A SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−81 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High2 Med3 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

34/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISH AREA WITHOUT ANY HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C) SEE FOLLOWING VIOLATION FOR CITATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISH AREA WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING CLEANSERS. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HANDWASHING CLEANSERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BREASTS SITTING ON TOP OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 57.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED $10 AND APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS WORTH OF CHICKEN BREAST. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS TO ELIMINATE ANY ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET HEAD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, CUP HOLDERS AND SHELVING UNITS IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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