SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

APOLLO'S 2000.

EAT. 78/100

2875 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 21, 2025 · passed

11 of 16 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 21
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 15
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

MINORFood 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

JUL 19
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

OCT 27
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

SERIOUSSanitation
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, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.

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OCT 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALSanitation
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)

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

AUG 22
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 14
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & 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.

SEP 7
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY). ALSO OBSERVED 8 LARGE HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN, DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA AND IN WASHROOM AREAS. MUST REQUEST A SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICES FOR ESTABLISHMENT. 10 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

CLEAN SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

MINORDocumentation & 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.

OCT 9
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

SEP 30
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

SEP 18
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & 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

SEP 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

JAN 30
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUL 7
2011
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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 DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL OUTLETS OUTSIDE WALL AT PLATE STORAGE AREA,TICKET BOOTH.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 DRY.

MINORSanitation
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 LOOSE WALL BASES IN TICKET BOOTH,WEST BAR AREA,ALL WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON DOORS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

MINORFacility 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 AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK IN CLOSET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN SOUTH BAR AREA,LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN NORTH BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
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,CHEMICAL STORAGE,LIQUOR STORAGE,COAT ROOM.

MAY 12
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 2ND 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.

MINORPest 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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