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Burger Factory

Restaurant

3455 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

Wrigleyville

May 5, 2026 — License re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Walk-in coolers running at 68.5°F instead of required 41°F or below, putting food safety at serious risk.

Key Findings

  • Walk-in coolers measured at 68.5°F, well above the required 41°F maximum for safe food storage.
  • Toilet room doors don't self-close as required by code.
  • Missing light bulbs in hood and exhaust area above front prep station.

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

4-301.11: **P** Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLERS at 68.5F. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #53 — TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.19: **C** Closing Toilet Room Doors OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations
Apr 27, 2026Fail

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

4 violations