Epic Burger
1000 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60642 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2036917
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 15, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 2, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 23, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATED AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. UST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS BEHIND SOUTH PREP TABLE FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
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.
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Serious
Priority
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATED AMOUNT OF UNKNOW SUBSTANCE. UST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS BEHIND SOUTH PREP TABLE FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBIRS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Serious
Priority
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May 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HOLES IN WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 21, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK, AND LEAKY FAUCET ON SAID SINK, INSTRUC TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR WET MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN CORNER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 2, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 14, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 6, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 27, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND FRONT PREP DAIRY COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 16, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
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).
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Serious
Critical
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).
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 25, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTED.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION SCREENS NEED CLEANING
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 19, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 12, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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
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Not serious
Minor
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
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Not serious
Minor
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
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Not serious
Minor
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
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 4, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 2, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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,REAR DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.