Epic Burger
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2022
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Score
Epic Burger appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2012. Epic Burger was last inspected on Jun 16, 2022. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 16, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Epic Burger trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2521766 DATED 6/22/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #58 " MUST KEEP ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES, CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE, AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER AT MILK SHAKE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON FREEZERS, ONE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, AND COOLER AT MILK SHAKE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY, EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN & DATE. KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES, CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ON MAIN COOK LINE WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GRIME ON CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 30, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELVE OF DRAWER COOLER NOT CLEAN, TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE NO COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, NO DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR FRIED EGGS THAT ARE LISTED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE LEADING FROM HOT WATER HEATER NOT PROPERLY ROUTED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST PIPE SO WATER FLOWS CORRECTLY INTO THE DRAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NO COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
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Aug 22, 2017
Routine
5 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: OBSERVED NO SOAP NO PAPER TOWLES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK KITCHEN NEAR COOKING LINE. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGER SUPPLIED SOAP AND PAPER TOWLES DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED AND COOKED INCLUDING BEEF. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUOS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RACKS INSIDE SMALL REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL WITH RUSTY SHELVES. SHELVES MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER IN REAR PREP LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN DIRT AND SODA SYRUP SPILLS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF REAR PREP UNDER AND AROUND STANDING 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
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Dec 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IS SLOW DRAINING AND VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 21, 2016
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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IS SLOW DRAINING AND VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN BURGER COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST TIGHT FIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT SINK AND MAINTAIN
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May 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER ICE MAKING PORTION TOUCHING ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN BURGER COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST TIGHT FIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2015
Routine
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: WALLS BEHIND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE ADJUST THE FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER WITH PACKAGED SALAD AND SODA.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (HAMBURGER,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES AT THE PREP AREA.
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Jan 9, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,BURGERS, SMOOTHIES, ETC). MANAGER ON DUTY STATED THAT HE JUST TOOK THE SANITATION CLASS BUT COULD NOT SHOW PROOF OF ANY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR A SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REUSING EMPTY KETCHUP BOTTLES FOR OIL STORAGE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, USE PPROPER CONTAINERS WITH LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES STORED NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REUSING EMPTY KETCHUP BOTTLES FOR OIL STORAGE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, USE PPROPER CONTAINERS WITH LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES STORED NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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Sep 5, 2012
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 Jun 16, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Epic Burger?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” 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 five 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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