Epic Burger
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2024
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Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Epic Burger stretching back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 3, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. "
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR WITH DEEP CRACKS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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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.
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Jun 9, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No Sanitizer solution testing devices/paper on site, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
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Sep 22, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER ON COOKS LINE AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SODA BOXES/COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS DO NOT HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Sep 1, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON 1-DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER ON COOKS LINE AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SODA BOXES/COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS DO NOT HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Aug 25, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 1-DOOR DAIRY COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.0 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN THE 1-DOOR DAIRY COOLER; MILK AT 47 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE MILK AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON 1-DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER ON COOKS LINE AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE SODA BOXES/COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS DO NOT HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Jun 30, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COL HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT 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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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GROUND BEEF BALLS (51.7F), TURKEY(51.8F), CHEESE(52.4F), TOMATOES(47.9F),CHICKEN (46.7F)) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION; TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51.7F-46.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIAMETLY 6O LBS OF FOOD. COST OF ALL SAID FOOD $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS IN, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN DAIRY COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Dec 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT ICE CREAM FREEZER AT REAR OF ICE CREAM SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, UNDER SHELVING AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE AT REAR IN DISHROOM AREA AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED LIGHT PANELS IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT CEILING IN REAR DISH AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTREME LEAK INTO BUCKET UNDER COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS FOUND IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HAND SINKS CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Dec 9, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Epic Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Epic Burger on file is from Oct 3, 2024. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Epic Burger?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Epic Burger.
Has Epic Burger's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Epic Burger have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Epic Burger means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Epic Burger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Epic Burger is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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