Epic Burger
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2019
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Score
Epic Burger appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2011. On Oct 4, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Epic Burger's record stops at Oct 4, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Epic Burger trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 4, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN BREASTS IN REAR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.1 AND 47.2F. ALSO A CARTON OF WHIPPING CREAM IN FRONT PREP COOLER AT 60.5 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AND A CARTON OF CREAM, VALUED AT $34. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH IMPROPER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR POTENTIALLY UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT REAR HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BATTERIES AND MAINTAIN WORKING SOAP DISPENSERS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO DIARRHEA AND VOMIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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May 1, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS WATER STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK, STOPPERS MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD WATER AT ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA FLOOR PITTED AT COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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May 2, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANINIG EQUIPMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY, BLEACH BOTTLES TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN POTS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND DISCOLORATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE AREA, PREP AREA AND AT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING IN REAR ABOVE 2DR COOLERS.
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Feb 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE QUARTS OF WHOLE MILK BEING USED TO PREPARE SMOOTHIES WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 1-30-14, EIGHT DAYS FROM TODAYS DATE OF 2-7-14 AND APPEARED TO BE SPOILED. ALL MILK DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT STATED THE SINK HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR TWO WEEKS. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION BY TURNING ON COLD WATER VALVE UNDER SINK WASHBOWL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. MUST POST AT ALL TIMES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.
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Jun 28, 2013
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1138534 ON 10/3/12 NOT CORRECTED: 21/02 - NO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES PREPARES AND SERVES HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES. TARA TERMINI ARRIVED AT 12:15PM WITH HER CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10/3/12 WAS NOT VISIBLY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PREMISES WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE CONDIMENT PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 3, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SNITAION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN.
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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 4, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
Has Epic Burger's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Epic Burger have averaged around two 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.
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