Epic Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 8, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Sep 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Sep 19, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint on ventilation units and walls in lunchroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged wall corner trim in lunchroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 6, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   4 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 : observed no clean up items for vomiting and diarrhea must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

     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: 5-204.11 : observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area must install a hand washing sink with hot & cold running water,soap & towels. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c

     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: 5-202.12 (a) : still observed hot running water temperature at hand sinks in 2nd fl. Girl's 73.2f,staff-73.4f and no hot running water at all.must have hot running water temperature at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)

     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: 6-301.14 : observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in 2nd fl. Boy's & girl's must provide and miantain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint on ventilation units and walls in lunchroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged wall corner trim in lunchroom.must remove mold build up from walls in dry food storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Sep 1, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a valid certified food managers certificate posted to view only a copy. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up items for vomiting and diarrhea must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

     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: Observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area must install a hand washing sink with hot & cold running water,soap & towels. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     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 hot running water temperature at hand sinks in 2nd fl. Girl's 73.2f,staff-73.4f and no hot running water at all.must have hot running water temperature at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)

     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 hand washing signs at hand sinks in 2nd fl. Boy's & girl's must provide and miantain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on ventilation units and walls in lunchroom.

     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 damaged wall corner trim in lunchroom.must remove mold build up from walls in dry food storage area.

     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 valid certified food managers certificate posted to view only a copy while tcs ready to eat foods are being held such as (chicken patties,green beans). Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Sep 22, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Sep 10, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Sep 25, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge on site. Must designate person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate during all hours of operation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. A food sanitation manager must be on site and valid chicago food sanitation posted when tcs food prepared and served

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Sep 15, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge on site. Must designate person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate during all hours of operation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water 70.2f at hand washing and 3-compartment sinks. Instructed manager to provide at least 100f at hand washing sink and 110f at 3-compartment sink under city pressure. Priority 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. A food sanitation manager must be on site and valid chicago food sanitation posted when tcs food prepared and served.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Apr 8, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed west side entrance door and east side entrance door with a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of the west side entrance and a one inch gap at the bottom corner of the east side entrance. Instructed to make said door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

11. Feb 13, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · 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: Observed openings between the wall and two hand sinks (3 & 4) in the girls washroom in the basement; seal around the back of the sinks to seal gaps observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no cold running water at the first hand sink in the girls washroom in the basement; water runs continuously when in use; correct.

12. Feb 7, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the rear storage room underneath shelving units,along wall base and corners

13. Feb 22, 2016 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 the girl's and boy's toilet room need cleaning to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling in the student's toilet rooms need cleaning. Also in the boys toilet room missing light shields. Must relace and maintain.

14. Mar 20, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Mar 13, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: The outside garbage dumpsters are in poor repair,lids bent open,unable to close for tight fitting and garbge is overflowing,instructed to correct violation,serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove chip paint from wall in the janitors closet in basement on east side of building

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The mop sink in the janitors closet on the 3rd floor east side is clogged up,instructed to repair sink

16. Dec 17, 2014 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

17. May 2, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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 need cleaning along the bases of the walls, in corners, and underneath all stock and items stored on floors throughout all storage rooms and areas in boiler room(dirt, debris). Clean floors underneath lockers and along the base of the walls in teacher's lounge(dust, dirt, debris). Clean floors along the base of the walls in student washrooms on lower level(dirt, debris).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean window ledge in rear kitchen storage room(where walk-in cooler is located); seal wall at corner across from walk-in cooler in same area. Clean cob webs from corners in yellow dining room. Seal all cracks in walls in yellow dining room. Re-paint walls in both dining rooms where surfaces are chipped. Repair or patch tiled walls in student washrooms where sections are missing. Clean and re-paint walls and ceiling in boy's washroom on second floor. Clean walls in girl's washroom on second floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter found throughout various sections, rooms and areas associated with boiler room. All articles must be stored elevated 6 inches off floor and away from walls(including boxes in teacher's lounge) so that all sections can be properly cleaned, inspected and serviced by pest control.

18. Apr 17, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel device in student washroom(girls)2nd fl and basement fl by lunchroom.must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean in janitors boiler room,and janitors dry storage area.must clean all debris and maintain areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stain ceiling tiles and peeling paint on wall areas in students dining rooms.must replace soiled ceiling tiles in room b1,and repair all peeling paint areas on walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed engineer storage rooms ,(dry storage and boiler room,pump room)not maintained,too much clutter along walls and floors.storage,ie paint supplies,equipment,articles not using.must organize storage in a manner to keep wall areas visible and floor areas under storage. Anything not using to prevent pest harborage areas.

19. May 30, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Mop sink in boiler room in poor repair,slow draining.must repair.

20. Sep 8, 2011 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ELEVATE STOCK WATER AND POWERADE 6" OFF THE FLOOR

    • 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. FIRST SINK IN BASEMENT RESTROOM BOYS (NEXT TO STALL) P-TRAP IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

21. Jan 20, 2011 Pass

    Complaint · 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE CEILING PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT GIRLS RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND THE CEILING VENT IS DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REMOVE DUST. BOYS RESTROOM NORTH WEST WALL IN POOR REPAIR.

    • 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. OBSERVED THE BOYS HOT HANDLE LEAKING AT THE 4TH SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

22. May 12, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must caulk around wash bowls in toilet rooms on 2nd fl.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors in boiler 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 seal cracks above/around 3-compartment sink in kitchen area and change all water-stained ceiling tiles on 2nd fl.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must attach a metal drainboard or rack to 3-comp. Sink for proper draining of utensils.