Apolonia
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025
52
Score
The most recent inspection for APOLONIA, located at 105 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, was conducted on 2025-06-09 and resulted in a high-risk score of 52. This inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and six minor violations. While this recent inspection indicated several issues, APOLONIA's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly low-risk findings across six previous scored inspections.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
Feb 2, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 31, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Feb 14, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 27, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
52
Feb 18, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Jun 9, 2025 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, OYSTERS, ETC,) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN NON-COMMERCIAL, VACCUM PACKAGING WITH NO LABELS IN THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST ON THE SECOND FLOOR FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. THERE WAS NO INVOICES PROVIDED ON SITE TO PROVE WHERE THE FOOD WAS PREPARED AND PURCHASED. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOUND WERE 4 PACKAGES OF TOMATOE SAUCES AND ALMOND BACON SAUCES. INSTRUCTED ONLY FOOD ITEMS FROM APPROVED SOURCES ON SITE AT ALL TIME. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $100 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
11
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (RAW OYSTERS, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT). MANAGER ADDED TO MENU DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
25
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR INSECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FRONT KITCHEN PREP ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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