EPIC BURGER.
550 W ADAMS ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
10 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER or CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 182022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND CHICKEN BREAST, IMPOSSIBLE MEAT, GROUND BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 49F LOCATED IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLER UNDER FLAT GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROX LBS AT . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO REACH IN COOLERS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED ON SERVICE LINE. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 - 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER PEPSI COLA INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. ALSO NOTED FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FLOOR FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CASHIER STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 272021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN REFRIGERATOR UNITS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: WAFFLE FRIES (REAR PREP COOLER) AND INDIVIDUAL SAUCE CONTAINERS (FRONT PREP TABLE NEAR COOK LINE). INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 302019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOLING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Observed the following pre portioned items for sale to public without proper labels and dates: -Balsamic Salad (in open faced deli cooler) -Ranch Salad (in open faced deli cooler) -Individual bags of waffle fries (in rear prep cooler) -Individual containers of ketchup, barque sauce and honey mustard (at front prep table, next to cook line) Inform manager that once items are removed from both containers dates and labels must be provided. Instructed manager to provide dates and labels at all times.
Observed missing light shield in rear above 3 compartment sink. Instruct the manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
Observed burnt out light above three-compartment sink in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
Observed 1 of 2 hand sinks in women's restroom with low water pressure. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed small leak at 1 comp sink, faucet neck area, located at front ice cream station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
Observed IDPH food handler requirement not met. Instructed manager that IDPH food requirements must be met within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to meet requirement. Maintain at all times.
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SEP 182017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed stained ceiling tiles near the rear of left side cooking line. Must replace and maintain same.
DEC 92016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FRIES AND OILY RESIDUE IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED SYRUPY STAINS AROUND THE SODA NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS IN EACH WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
SEP 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER OF SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.
MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REMOVED/REPLACED.
NOV 52013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AT PREP STATION. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AT BOTH PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE CRUMBS FROM FRENCH FRIES.
CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AROUND HOT WATER TANK.
AUG 232012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM ICE BOX FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESS FORST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF 1DR COOLER AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AS WELL AS UNDER THE GRILLING STATIONS.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AT BOTH MAIN GRILL STATIONS.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL BASE AT CAULKING ABOVE 3COMP SINK TE REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
AUG 52011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHEN THE HAMBUGER PATTIES ARE BEING FORMED AND THE BACON, POTATOES AND ONIONS ARE BEING COOKED. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. TICKET # H000072980 ISSUED, COURT DATE SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. 2:00 PM @ 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM # 112. SEE THE MAIL IN AND IN PERSON PAYMENT OPTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT LABELED, LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES WITH THE CONTENTS.
EMPLOYEES COOKING AT THE GRILL AND WRAPPING COOKIES HAVE NO HAIR RESTRAINT. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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