Did Burger Baron pass its last health inspection?

Burger Baron at 1381 W Grand Ave was inspected on Jan 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Burger Baron?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OPENING IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Burger Baron

1381 W Grand Ave, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 20, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 20, 2026

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OPENING IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DIRT ON FLOORS AND FLOOR MATS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DINING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jan 20, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 2, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 25, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 1, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2017	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 29, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2011	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Burger Baron — questions

Did Burger Baron pass its last health inspection?: Burger Baron at 1381 W Grand Ave was inspected on Jan 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Burger Baron?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OPENING IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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