Epic Burger
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2011, Epic Burger has 13 inspections in the public record. Epic Burger was last inspected on Jul 25, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Epic Burger's record stops at Jul 25, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER or CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 18, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND CHICKEN BREAST, IMPOSSIBLE MEAT, GROUND BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 49F LOCATED IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLER UNDER FLAT GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROX LBS AT . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO REACH IN COOLERS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED ON SERVICE LINE. 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 REACH 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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 - 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER PEPSI COLA INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. ALSO NOTED FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FLOOR FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CASHIER STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN REFRIGERATOR UNITS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: WAFFLE FRIES (REAR PREP COOLER) AND INDIVIDUAL SAUCE CONTAINERS (FRONT PREP TABLE NEAR COOK LINE). INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
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Aug 30, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOLING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOLING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed the following pre portioned items for sale to public without proper labels and dates: -Balsamic Salad (in open faced deli cooler) -Ranch Salad (in open faced deli cooler) -Individual bags of waffle fries (in rear prep cooler) -Individual containers of ketchup, barque sauce and honey mustard (at front prep table, next to cook line) Inform manager that once items are removed from both containers dates and labels must be provided. Instructed manager to provide dates and labels at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed missing light shield in rear above 3 compartment sink. Instruct the manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed burnt out light above three-compartment sink in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed 1 of 2 hand sinks in women's restroom with low water pressure. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed small leak at 1 comp sink, faucet neck area, located at front ice cream station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Observed IDPH food handler requirement not met. Instructed manager that IDPH food requirements must be met within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to meet requirement. Maintain at all times.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stained ceiling tiles near the rear of left side cooking line. Must replace and maintain same.
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Dec 9, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FRIES AND OILY RESIDUE IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED SYRUPY STAINS AROUND THE SODA NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS IN EACH WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Sep 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER OF SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REMOVED/REPLACED.
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Nov 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AT PREP STATION. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AT BOTH PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE CRUMBS FROM FRENCH FRIES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AROUND HOT WATER TANK.
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Aug 23, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM ICE BOX FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESS FORST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF 1DR COOLER AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AS WELL AS UNDER THE GRILLING STATIONS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AT BOTH MAIN GRILL STATIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL BASE AT CAULKING ABOVE 3COMP SINK TE REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
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Aug 5, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHEN THE HAMBUGER PATTIES ARE BEING FORMED AND THE BACON, POTATOES AND ONIONS ARE BEING COOKED. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. TICKET # H000072980 ISSUED, COURT DATE SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. 2:00 PM @ 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM # 112. SEE THE MAIL IN AND IN PERSON PAYMENT OPTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT LABELED, LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES WITH THE CONTENTS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES COOKING AT THE GRILL AND WRAPPING COOKIES HAVE NO HAIR RESTRAINT. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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May 10, 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 Jul 25, 2022. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Epic Burger?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five 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 low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Epic Burger means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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