JUN 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EPIC BURGER, INC.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
407 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 16, 2022 · passed with conditions
7 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER AT MILK SHAKE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON FREEZERS, ONE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, AND COOLER AT MILK SHAKE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2521766 DATED 6/22/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #58 " MUST KEEP ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES, CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE, AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY, EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN & DATE. KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST KEEP ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES, CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE, AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 52020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ON MAIN COOK LINE WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GRIME ON CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 30
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BOTTOM SHELVE OF DRAWER COOLER NOT CLEAN, TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
JUL 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, NO DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR FRIED EGGS THAT ARE LISTED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PIPE LEADING FROM HOT WATER HEATER NOT PROPERLY ROUTED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST PIPE SO WATER FLOWS CORRECTLY INTO THE DRAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NO COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE NO COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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AUG 222017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO SOAP NO PAPER TOWLES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK KITCHEN NEAR COOKING LINE. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGER SUPPLIED SOAP AND PAPER TOWLES DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED AND COOKED INCLUDING BEEF. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUOS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RACKS INSIDE SMALL REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL WITH RUSTY SHELVES. SHELVES MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER IN REAR PREP LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN DIRT AND SODA SYRUP SPILLS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF REAR PREP UNDER AND AROUND STANDING 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
DEC 292016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 29
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IS SLOW DRAINING AND VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 212016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IS SLOW DRAINING AND VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN BURGER COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST TIGHT FIT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT SINK AND MAINTAIN
MAY 62016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER ICE MAKING PORTION TOUCHING ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN BURGER COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST TIGHT FIT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE ADJUST THE FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER WITH PACKAGED SALAD AND SODA.
SEP 262014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (HAMBURGER,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES AT THE PREP AREA.
JAN 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,BURGERS, SMOOTHIES, ETC). MANAGER ON DUTY STATED THAT HE JUST TOOK THE SANITATION CLASS BUT COULD NOT SHOW PROOF OF ANY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR A SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
REUSING EMPTY KETCHUP BOTTLES FOR OIL STORAGE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, USE PPROPER CONTAINERS WITH LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES STORED NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
OCT 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
REUSING EMPTY KETCHUP BOTTLES FOR OIL STORAGE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, USE PPROPER CONTAINERS WITH LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES STORED NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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