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That's A Burger: health inspection history

8301 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

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Address: 8301 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on May 7, 2026
License number: 2803440
Latest inspection: May 7, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown: 9 inspections, Aug 13, 2021 to May 7, 2026

Across these 9 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 3 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 63 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

May 7, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR LINER.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-102.11 OBSERVED ORANGE HOME DEPOT BUCKETS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION STORAGE BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (FRIES). INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE RUBBER MATS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Feb 4, 2025 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: 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.
35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: 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.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 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.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: 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.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER, PREP TABLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.

Jan 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 23, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 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

Aug 28, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: 2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT PREP TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Aug 21, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING .
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: 2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT PREP TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 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)

Aug 14, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP & BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING .
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT PREP TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS, FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: 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)
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WALK IN COOLER,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 12, 2022 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 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.
35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: 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.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE LID MISSING FROM THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Aug 13, 2021 License

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.