EPIC BURGER INC.

Chicago Health Dept

1000 W NORTH AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER AND FOOD ITEMS IN PREP AREA NOT IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINER(S) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING/CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA HELD TOGETHER WITH CLAMP PLIERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLAMPS AND ENSURE CEILING TILES ARE SEALED APPROPRIATELY, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 21

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.

JUL 16

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, DISH WASHING AREA, AND HALLWAY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS AND THE FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

JUN 15

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGER, EGGS) ARE SERVED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 2

2022

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND KITCHEN AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINK. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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AUG 23

2021

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD PREPTABLE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATED AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. UST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS BEHIND SOUTH PREP TABLE FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

AUG 17

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN SERVICE COOLER: MILK (4 GALLONS), HEAVY CREAM (2 QT), SLICD TOMATOES ( 3 LBS), LETTUCE (2LBS). FOUND TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F-55F, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDINGTEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7- 38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER ON SERVICE LINE AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 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 WALK 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.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD PREPTABLE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATED AMOUNT OF UNKNOW SUBSTANCE. UST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS BEHIND SOUTH PREP TABLE FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBIRS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MAY 7

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN CONTINENTAL COOLER IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN THE SHAKE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HOLES IN WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED UTENSIL STORED IN HANDWASHING SINK BASIN IN PREP AREA, AND EMPLOYEE RINSE SAID UTENSILS IN SINK. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN CONTINENTAL COOLER IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK, AND LEAKY FAUCET ON SAID SINK, INSTRUC TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR WET MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN CORNER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAY 2

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FAN VENT COVER HAS BEEN REATTACHED TO THE CONDENSER WITH GLUE THAT EXPANDS LEAVING A LARGE RING OF GLUE AROUND THE FAN VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REATTACH THE FAN VENT COVER WITH NON-EXPANDING GLUE TO PREVENT A POTENTIALY PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROWN DRIPPAGE COMING DOWN FROM THE CEILING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT IS MISSING A SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE(S) NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGS, ETC.). INTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARING/SERVING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR BY THE OFFICE/COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE FOOD/GREASE AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND IN THE CORNERS. REMOVE FOOD/GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT/HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES, SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND PROVIDE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALLS IN THE REAR HALLWAY. MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE AND DISPOSE OF THE USED MOP WATER. MAINTAIN SAME.

AUG 14

2015

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 6

2015

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-27-15 NOT CORRECTED. #35- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE REPLACED.#40- MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND FRONT PREP DAIRY COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FEB 27

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND FRONT PREP DAIRY COOLER.

MAY 16

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND BACK HALLWAY WALL WITH MULTIPLE HOLES IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO HELP PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE TO FACILITY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND SMALL REACH IN COOLER (LOCATED JUST EAST OF FLAT TOP GRILLS) HOLDING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.6F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT COOLER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 1 GALLON OF "EPIC SAUCE" (CONTAINED EGGS AND MILK) VALUED AT $15 IN BROKEN COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 54F. ALSO FOUND 10 POUNDS COMBINED OF LETTUCE AND TOMATOES VALUED AT $30 IN BROKEN COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL PHF AT 40F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DAMAGED GASKET ON SMOOTHIE STATION REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRTY CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND BACK HALLWAY WALL WITH MULTIPLE HOLES IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO HELP PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE TO FACILITY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS COOKED AND SERVED. ISSUED A CITATION TICKET#H000080578-12 FOR NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED.VIOLATION#7-38-012(a) HEARING LOCATION 400 W SUPERI0R HEARING TIME 3:00 HEARING DATE 11-1-2012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION SCREENS NEED CLEANING

SEP 19

2011

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 12

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, AND CLEAN GREASES TRAP, OUTSIDE AREA TO BETTER CONTROL PEST ACTIVITY BY GARBAGE AREA SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, HAMBURGERS 145.9'F, BEEF 39.9'F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

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 TOPS AND SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP

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 FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP, AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE ALL EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AREA, NICE AND NEATLY

JUN 4

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 2

2010

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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 PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT DIPPER WELL,REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH HANDSINK,REPLACE HOSE ATTACHED TO SOAP/SANITIZER DEVICE ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK WITH AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE HOSE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

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