Chicago
78
EAT

Apollo'S 2000

2875 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
78/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-21
Pass Rate
69%
2 failures
Score
78/100
EAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-21
Failed 2 inspections (2016, 2015)
Sanitation issues found across 32 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 32×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
2025-10-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROIVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

2024-10-15 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND COBWEBS THROUGHOUT SMALL BARS ON SURFACES OF GLASSWARE, LIQUOR BOTTLES, AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLING UNITS STORED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

2023-07-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT (BROWN) ON WALL NEAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2022-10-27 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON INTERIOR DOOR OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OVER ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA OFF BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-10-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP AT NORTH BAR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION, REMOVE LARGE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT , OR PROVIDE CDPH APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RI...

2018-10-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN MAIN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN NORTH BAR AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR SOME EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2017-08-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN BARS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES. WALL BASE IN HALLWAY AREA OF RESTROOMS IN NEED OF COVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN BARS AT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. CEILING IN RESTROOM HALLWAY PEELING, SCRAP AND REPAIR MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-09-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

2016-09-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. DOUBLE SCREEN DOORS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT INSECT NOR RODENT PROOFED. GAPS GREATER THAN 1 INCH FOUND AT THE BOTTOM CENTER AND UPPER CENTER AREAS OF THESE DOORS WHICH NEED TO BE REPAIRED(MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO P...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND ALL BARS AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS ALONG THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE OLD MOVIE PROJECTOR ROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE PRESENT, SMOOTH AND REPAINT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOOPS FOR ICE MACHINES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN COVERED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

2015-10-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED UNCLEANED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND BAR LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE. OBSERVED DIRTY UNUSED DRINK COOLER BEHIND THE BAR OF THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINOR REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND ALL THREE BARS NEED DETAIL TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-09-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND BAR CONCENTRATED IN THE MIDDLE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED UNCLEANED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND BAR LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE. OBSERVED DIRTY UNUSED DRINK COOLER BEHIND THE BAR OF THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINOR REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND ALL THREE BARS NEED DETAIL TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2014-09-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES IN BAR AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE TOP LOADING MACHINES

2014-09-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO UTILIZE 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROPERLY WAS...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES IN BAR AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE TOP LOADING MACHINES.

2013-01-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS ARE DIRTY; CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE HOLDERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME LIGHT BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT.

2011-07-07 Pass Canvass
8
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1-EYE STOVE,PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA,INTERIOR SURFACES IN ALL BAR BEER COOLERS,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP AREA & TICKET BOOTH.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DR...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BAR AREA,DINING AREA,PLATE STORAGE AREA,CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS,MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOO...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT,CHEMIC...

2010-05-12 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; ICE MACHINE AND CABINETS AT SMALL BAR, SOUTH AREA.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLS WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AT MAIN BAR AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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