Epic Burger
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Epic Burger has been inspected 20 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
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 “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.
Epic Burger's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER AND FOOD ITEMS IN PREP AREA NOT IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINER(S) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING/CONTAINER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA HELD TOGETHER WITH CLAMP PLIERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLAMPS AND ENSURE CEILING TILES ARE SEALED APPROPRIATELY, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.
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Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, DISH WASHING AREA, AND HALLWAY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS AND THE FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Jun 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND KITCHEN AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINK. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 23, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD PREPTABLE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATED AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. UST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND SOUTH PREP TABLE FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Aug 17, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER ON SERVICE LINE AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 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 WALK 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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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN SERVICE COOLER: MILK (4 GALLONS), HEAVY CREAM (2 QT), SLICD TOMATOES ( 3 LBS), LETTUCE (2LBS). FOUND TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F-55F, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDINGTEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7- 38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND SOUTH PREP TABLE FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBIRS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD PREPTABLE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATED AMOUNT OF UNKNOW SUBSTANCE. UST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN CONTINENTAL COOLER IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN THE SHAKE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES IN WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSIL STORED IN HANDWASHING SINK BASIN IN PREP AREA, AND EMPLOYEE RINSE SAID UTENSILS IN SINK. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN CONTINENTAL COOLER IN PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK, AND LEAKY FAUCET ON SAID SINK, INSTRUC TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR WET MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN CORNER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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May 2, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAN VENT COVER HAS BEEN REATTACHED TO THE CONDENSER WITH GLUE THAT EXPANDS LEAVING A LARGE RING OF GLUE AROUND THE FAN VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REATTACH THE FAN VENT COVER WITH NON-EXPANDING GLUE TO PREVENT A POTENTIALY PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWN DRIPPAGE COMING DOWN FROM THE CEILING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT IS MISSING A SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE(S) NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGS, ETC.). INTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARING/SERVING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR BY THE OFFICE/COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE FOOD/GREASE AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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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 THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND IN THE CORNERS. REMOVE FOOD/GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT/HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES, SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND PROVIDE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALLS IN THE REAR HALLWAY. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE AND DISPOSE OF THE USED MOP WATER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-27-15 NOT CORRECTED. #35- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE REPLACED.#40- MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND FRONT PREP DAIRY COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Feb 27, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE REPLACED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND FRONT PREP DAIRY COOLER.
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May 16, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND BACK HALLWAY WALL WITH MULTIPLE HOLES IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO HELP PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE TO FACILITY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL REACH IN COOLER (LOCATED JUST EAST OF FLAT TOP GRILLS) HOLDING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.6F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT COOLER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 GALLON OF "EPIC SAUCE" (CONTAINED EGGS AND MILK) VALUED AT $15 IN BROKEN COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 54F. ALSO FOUND 10 POUNDS COMBINED OF LETTUCE AND TOMATOES VALUED AT $30 IN BROKEN COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL PHF AT 40F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED GASKET ON SMOOTHIE STATION REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRTY CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND BACK HALLWAY WALL WITH MULTIPLE HOLES IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO HELP PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE TO FACILITY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAK AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS COOKED AND SERVED. ISSUED A CITATION TICKET#H000080578-12 FOR NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED.VIOLATION#7-38-012(a) HEARING LOCATION 400 W SUPERI0R HEARING TIME 3:00 HEARING DATE 11-1-2012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SCREENS NEED CLEANING
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Sep 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, AND CLEAN GREASES TRAP, OUTSIDE AREA TO BETTER CONTROL PEST ACTIVITY BY GARBAGE AREA SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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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 FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, HAMBURGERS 145.9'F, BEEF 39.9'F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP, AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
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Jun 4, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT,REAR DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED.
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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.MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT DIPPER WELL,REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH HANDSINK,REPLACE HOSE ATTACHED TO SOAP/SANITIZER DEVICE ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK WITH AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE HOSE.
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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.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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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 Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Epic Burger?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 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.
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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