Epic
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2014
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Score
Epic appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. On Mar 4, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Epic is from Mar 4, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Epic is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT RUNNING PROPERLY IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Mar 19, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY( OYSTER SERVED RAW) INSTRUCTED TO POST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR BAR AREA ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 1ST AND BASEMENT CEILING MISSING DROP CEILING PANELS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 2, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR COFFEE AREA MILK COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Aug 23, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF BRAISED BEEF WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 44-46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 13# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: 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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BARS ON THE 1ST FLOOR, 1ST FLOOR MEZZANINE AND 2ND FLOOR, BASEMENT PREP AREA, REAR STAIRCASE WALLS AND STAIRCASE TO 1ST FLOOR MEZZANINE. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR COFFEE AREA MILK COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BARS AND PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (LEAKING POP SYRUP FROM LINES). MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY AROUND THE ICE MACHINES ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE CEILING TILES WHERE THEY ARE PULLED BACK IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ICE MACHINES LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR AREAS.
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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. PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR COFFEE STATION.
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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 CLUTTER FROM BOTTOM OF REAR STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NEED A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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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. STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BEHIND THE BAR AND AT THE ICE MACHINES.
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Apr 15, 2010
Routine
7 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 (fish,chicken,etc.) are handled. Instructed manager a City of Chicago certified food handler must be on premises while potentially hazardous foods are handled.Ticket #H000058031 10.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must repair or replace damaged coolers rubber door gaskets at 1st floor prep area.
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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 interior of all unclean coolers rubber door gaskets.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must reattach mop sink cold water handle cover to wall.
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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. Pot wash 3-compartment sink cold water handle in poor repair/stripped. Must repair and maintain sink.
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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. Meter room cluttered. Must elevate all items 6" off floor to prevent potential pest harborage/keep floor clean and dry.
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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. Must provide clean containers for ice scoops.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Epic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Epic on file is from Mar 4, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Epic?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Epic.
Has Epic's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Epic have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Epic 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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