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Burger Factory

Restaurant

3455 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

Wrigleyville

Apr 27, 2026 — License inspection

Fail

Required before the city issues a business license.

Walk-in coolers and freezer not staying at safe temperatures.

Key Findings

  • Coolers and freezer not maintaining 41°F or below, creating food safety risk.
  • No consumer advisory on menus warning about raw or undercooked burgers.
  • Toilet room door not self-closing.
  • Missing light bulbs in hood and exhaust above front prep area.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #25 — CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Violation code #33 — PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK- IN FREEZER NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIMES. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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Inspection History

Burger Factory has had 4 inspections in the last 5 years with a 33% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 6, 2026.

May 6, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

2 violations
May 5, 2026Fail

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

3 violations
Apr 27, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

4 violations