Epic Burger

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 24, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Nov 18, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Found improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in front at 73.5f, hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink found at 74.3f, hot water temperature at hand sink in women's bathroom found at 60.5f and hot water temperature at hand sink in men's bathroom found at 61.3f. Instructed manager proper hot water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at a minimum of 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110.0f to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment. Plumbers on site,still hot water temperature not resolved in all sinks. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat thawing in a container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,eggs,french fries,etc) must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Dec 16, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Dec 12, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found womens toilet room handwashing sink water temperature at 57f. Instructed to provide a handwashing sink water temperature of 100f. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found caulking above 3 comp sink filled with black mold like substance. Must clean and maintain or remove caulking and recaulk area above 3 comp sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Nov 20, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and food debris around the hot water heater, around the grease trap and under and around all dry storage shelves and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean. 6-501.114 observed items being stored directly on the ground such as containers of frying oil, dirty equipment etc. Instructed to store all items at least 6 inches from the ground at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Nov 13, 2023 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed some food handlers without a proper hair restraint. Instructed to provide at all times.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and food debris around the hot water heater, around the grease trap and under and around all dry storage shelves and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items being stored directly on the ground such as containers of frying oil, dirty equipment etc. Instructed to store all items at least 6 inches from the ground at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Feb 2, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the manager without a proper hair restraint. Instructed to provide a proper hair restraint at all times such as a hat or a hair net.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed minor accumulated debris on the floor in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jan 26, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed time/temperature control for safety foods at inadequate cold holding temperatures located in a prep cooler; observed about 10 lbs of ground turkey at 52f, about 4 dozen raw eggs at 59f and about 1 lb of raw chicken at 57f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at an adequate cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory posted nor a disclosure or reminder on the menu for all of the products that can be ordered undercooked or raw (eggs). Instructed to post a consumer advisory and add a disclosure (with footnote) and reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a prep cooler, with tcs foods inside, at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 52f (per internal thermometer). Instructed to always maintain all cold holding units at an adequate cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Said unit tagged and held for inspection by cdph and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the manager without a proper hair restraint. Instructed to provide a proper hair restraint at all times such as a hat or a hair net.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed minor accumulated debris on the floor in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. May 1, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The exterior surface of the grease trap at the three comp sink needs cleaning; clean and maintain grease trap.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the three comp sink and around the grease trap in need of cleaning; clean floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Sep 11, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general3 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2213838 dated september 4, 2018; 38 6-501.111 observed 5 large flies in the food prep area and customer dining area. Instructed to eliminate large fly activity, recommended contacting pest control for service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a). - observed 5 live large flies in the facility at the time of the re-inspection. Employee corrected on site. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.12(a) observed no thermometers inside of the two prep coolers in the food prep area. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and food debris around the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.12 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, sliced tomatoes) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods are being prepared handled and served to the public. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: 8-304.11 observed most recent inspection summary report dated 9/4/18 not posted for public view. Instructed to post most recent inspection summary report for customer view at all times.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

11. Sep 4, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.11(a) observed one of two hand washing sinks turned off and no hot or cold running water available for proper hand washing. Manager states hand washing sink has a heavy leak and that is the reason the water has to be shut off. Instructed to repair said hand washing sink so that hot and cold running water is available at all times for proper hand washing. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.12(a) observed no thermometers inside of the two prep coolers in the food prep area. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 5 large flies in the food prep area and customer dining area. Instructed to eliminate large fly activity, recommended contacting pest control for service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and food debris around the grease trap located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jul 21, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The rear hand washing sink needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The potato cutter and the interior of the deep fryers has food and grease on them. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners, under the cooking equipment and coolers with dirt, grease spills and food. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling in the food preparation area, walls under/around the rear hand sink, 2 and 3 compartment sink with dirt and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls/ceilings.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: There is a leak under the middle compartment of the rear 3-compartment sink. Must fix leak. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Mop sitting in a bucket of dirty water in the rear mop sink area. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use and dispose of water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Found food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all food handlers to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wash cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

13. Jul 14, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical9 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler enter the food preparation area and put on gloves without washing his hands. Instructed to always wash hands before putting on gloves, touching the body, multi-tasking, etc. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found the rear hand washing sink blocked by a tall cart with fries on it and with no soap. Instructed to have sink accessible and equipped with soap at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • 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: Found live small flies on the premises; 25 in the rear prep and 10 in the front prep. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean all affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The rear hand washing sink needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The potato cutter and the interior of the deep fryers has food and grease on them. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners, under the cooking equipment and coolers with dirt, grease spills and food. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling in the food preparation area, walls under/around the rear hand sink, 2 and 3 compartment sink with dirt and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain walls/ceilings.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: There is a leak under the middle compartment of the rear 3-compartment sink. Must fix leak. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Mop sitting in a bucket of dirty water in the rear mop sink area. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use and dispose of water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Found food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all food handlers to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wash cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

14. Jun 14, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Soda fountain dispensers not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Weak hot water pressure at east hand wash sink and 2-comp sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.

15. Jul 31, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Jul 21, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 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 approximately 20 live fruit flies on the wall above the prep table and 5-8 flying around the mop sink room. Instructed to provide additional pest control to minimize/eliminate the pest problem. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager onsite with an original certificate posted while potentially hazardous foods (hamburgers, turkey burgers) are being prepared/served. Instructed to provide a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager with their original certificate posted while potentially hazardous foods are prepared/served. Serious violation 7-38-012

17. Apr 30, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 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 under equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • 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 rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Must correct and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must have adequate hair restraints. Hair must be tied back. Must correct and maintain at all times.

18. Apr 23, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: WHEN WATER IS RUN INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DARK BROWN GREASE/WASTE WATER IS BACKING UP INTO THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS. WATER HAS A FOUL SMELL. COMPARTMENTS NEED TO BE SANITIZED PRIOR TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS. after a long while the water eventually went down. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PLUMBER FOR SERVICE AND SANITIZE AREA COMPLETELY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • 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 rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must have adequate hair restraints. Hair must be tied back. Must correct and maintain at all times.

19. Oct 3, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the walls and ceiling in the prep and dining area-remove dirt/dust. Must also remove the graffiti in the men's toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the men's toilet room.

20. Sep 25, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found no soap nor sanitary hand drying devices at the rear exposed hand washing sink. Must provide and maintain items at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • 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: Found live small flies on the premises, 40 in the rear prep and 60 in the front prep. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean all affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain interior of reach in coolers, cooking equipment and storage racks in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain nterior of all floor drains and floors under/around all cooking/heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the walls and ceiling in the prep and dining area-remove dirt/dust. Must also remove the graffiti in the men's toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the men's toilet room.

21. Aug 17, 2012 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

22. Aug 10, 2012 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 about 25 fruit flies and 5 house flies on walls at rear preparation areas and by 3compartment sink areas. Serious violation. Citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found exterior of grease trap not clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear of premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored on clean container racks.(aprons, washcloths,etc.)

23. May 25, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- BEEF, CHEESE, ETC.- ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.

    • 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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: 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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOKLINE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

24. Feb 3, 2010 Conditional

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. (Handles raw ground beef for burger patties) Furthermore, no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate posted for public display. serious violation. citation issued. (7-38-012)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Found wash cloths not properly stored. (must store inside container with chlorine.