What is That's A Burger's health inspection score?

That's A Burger has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was That's A Burger last inspected?

That's A Burger was last inspected on February 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does That's A Burger have?

That's A Burger has 60 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is That's A Burger safe to eat at?

That's A Burger has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does That's A Burger serve?

That's A Burger serves Burger cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

That's A Burger

Name: That's A Burger
Address: 8301 S STONY ISLAND AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 67

8301 S STONY ISLAND AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/4/2025

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0Fair

Burger•Chicago

Ranked #878 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 100% of burger restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

8.6

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-16 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

8301 S STONY ISLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60617

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Aug 2023

3 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

35 basic

Jan 2024

2 inspections

5 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

72/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED TWO OPEN CUPS OF BEVERAGES ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED GROUND BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW BEEF UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEM SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, CONTAINERS, CUPS, AND LIDS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER, PREP TABLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2580802 ON 8-28-23:39- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT. 47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLERMUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT PREP TABLE. 58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT PREP TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS, FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WALK IN COOLER,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−32 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med12 Basic

14 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING .

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT PREP TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS, FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WALK IN COOLER,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2580076 8/14/23 NOT CORRECTED #54- 5-501.15: STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP .MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−34 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med12 Basic

16 total2 risk factors

36/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING .

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT PREP TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS, FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH AS WELL AS ON GROUND.MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND CONTAINER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WALK IN COOLER,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−54 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

59/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVERD SUCH AS BURGERS AND CHILI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED ROLLS OF GROUND TURKEY THAWING OUT IN THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW OUT FOOD ITEMS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE A COOLER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE LID MISSING FROM THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Base deductions−31 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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