Pass

Apollo's 2000

2875 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 22, 2026

Apollo's 2000 was last inspected on September 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 22, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 critical5 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not functioning properly in washrooms. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks in bar area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom and corner of front doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sinks in bar area. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sinks.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryer cabinets, prep tables, cooking equipment, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on floor under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

28 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to proivide and maintain covered receptacle in women's restroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects and cobwebs throughout small bars on surfaces of glassware, liquor bottles, and cooling units. Instructed to remove

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of 2-door cooling units stored in the main kitchen area with dried food debris and spills. Instructed to clean

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint (brown) on wall near utility closet. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in ceiling over ice machine in rear storage area off bar. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris in basement area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  12. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at all handsinks. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight build up at north bar. Instd to clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  14. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy procedure.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- compartment sink in prep area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on ceiling in main bar area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose floor tiles under 3- compartment sink in north bar area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no idph food handlers requirements met for some employees.must enroll and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  17. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exteriors of grease traps in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean shelves in dry goods storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls behind all bars and in basement where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scooops for ice machines must be properly stored in covered containers to prevent contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains behind all three bars need detail to remove debris in the floor drains. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields on the lights located above the dish washing area in the dish washing room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains behind all three bars need detail to remove debris in the floor drains. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields on the lights located above the dish washing area in the dish washing room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

  22. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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

  23. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  24. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  25. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: The bar soda gun holders are dirty; clean and sanitize the holders.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The ice machine has some light buildup on the interior; clean, rinse and sanitize the unit.

  26. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  27. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.