Epic Burger
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 24 inspections at Epic Burger stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Epic Burger on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 18, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AT 73.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 74.3F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 60.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 61.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PLUMBERS ON SITE,STILL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOT RESOLVED IN ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,EGGS,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 57F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE CAULKING AND RECAULK AREA ABOVE 3 COMP SINK.
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Nov 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND SUCH AS CONTAINERS OF FRYING OIL, DIRTY EQUIPMENT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 13, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND SUCH AS CONTAINERS OF FRYING OIL, DIRTY EQUIPMENT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 2, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES SUCH AS A HAT OR A HAIR NET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 26, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F (PER INTERNAL THERMOMETER). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF GROUND TURKEY AT 52F, ABOUT 4 DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 59F AND ABOUT 1 LB OF RAW CHICKEN AT 57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL OF THE PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES SUCH AS A HAT OR A HAIR NET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 1, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE TWO PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213838 DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2018; 38 6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). - OBSERVED 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN THE FACILITY AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11 OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 9/4/18 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR CUSTOMER VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 4, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE TWO PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A) OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS TURNED OFF AND NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER STATES HAND WASHING SINK HAS A HEAVY LEAK AND THAT IS THE REASON THE WATER HAS TO BE SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HAND WASHING SINK SO THAT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 21, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE POTATO CUTTER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS FOOD AND GREASE ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE SPILLS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE REAR HAND SINK, 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FIX LEAK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP SITTING IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE AND DISPOSE OF WATER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER ENTER THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TOUCHING THE BODY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY A TALL CART WITH FRIES ON IT AND WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES; 25 IN THE REAR PREP AND 10 IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE POTATO CUTTER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS FOOD AND GREASE ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE SPILLS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE REAR HAND SINK, 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FIX LEAK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP SITTING IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE AND DISPOSE OF WATER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EAST HAND WASH SINK AND 2-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Jul 31, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND 5-8 FLYING AROUND THE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ONSITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, TURKEY BURGERS) ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Apr 30, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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: WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: WHEN WATER IS RUN INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DARK BROWN GREASE/WASTE WATER IS BACKING UP INTO THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS. WATER HAS A FOUL SMELL. COMPARTMENTS NEED TO BE SANITIZED PRIOR TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS. after a long while the water eventually went down. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PLUMBER FOR SERVICE AND SANITIZE AREA COMPLETELY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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: WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 3, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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 MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AND DINING AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST. MUST ALSO REMOVE THE GRAFFITI IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Sep 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 40 IN THE REAR PREP AND 60 IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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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 MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AND DINING AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST. MUST ALSO REMOVE THE GRAFFITI IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Aug 17, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 25 FRUIT FLIES AND 5 HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS AND BY 3COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON CLEAN CONTAINER RACKS.(APRONS, WASHCLOTHS,ETC.)
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May 25, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- BEEF, CHEESE, ETC.- ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOKLINE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Feb 3, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. (Handles raw ground beef for burger patties) Furthermore, no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate posted for public display. serious violation. citation issued. (7-38-012)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Found wash cloths not properly stored. (must store inside container with chlorine.
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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 Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Epic Burger?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 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 two 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.
How often is Epic Burger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Epic Burger is inspected around two times per year on average.
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