Eppys Cafe & Deli
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2010, Eppys Cafe & Deli has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Eppys Cafe & Deli dates to Mar 24, 2014.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Eppys Cafe & Deli is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT PREP AREA AND MEAT SLICING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR IN THE FORM OF EMPTY BOXES. REMOVE/PROPELY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT (ICE MAKER) AT REAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS IN STEAMTABLE: RICE AT 129.9F; MACARONI & CHEESE AT 99.6F; MASHED POTATOES AT 128.6F, WITHOUT ADEQUATELY RE-HEATING SAID FOOD ITEMS AT A STOVE TOP OR MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY RE-HEAT THEM, OBTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMP. OF 165F, FOR 15 SECONDS, BEFORE SERVICE. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: (7-42-090) MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1/20/11 VISIT, NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (#32-DOOR GASKET OF REACH-IN MEAT COOLER IS RIPPED; #33-GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS NEED DETAILED CLEANING; #34-FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2-COMP SINK IS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD/DEBRIS). A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING FAN GUARD AT LEFT FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF PREP COOLERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE-MUST BE FREE OF DIRT, DUST. FOOD STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER & AROUND SINKS, PREP TABLES, OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD/DEBRIS BUILD-UP. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY OLD/UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED, OR CLEANED & COVERED (IF NEEDED), TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.
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Jan 20, 2011
Routine
4 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. MEAT REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER(UNUSED COOLER). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER AND COOLER GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
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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. REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHBOWL (BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jun 22, 2010
Routine
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. Must fix splashguards of handsink that's in poor repair.
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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. Instructed to clean bottom of prep tables on rear & interior panel of ice machine.
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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. Dusty fan guards of walk-in cooler & bathroom vents must be kept clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eppys Cafe & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eppys Cafe & Deli on file is from Mar 24, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eppys Cafe & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Eppys Cafe & Deli.
Has Eppys Cafe & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Eppys Cafe & Deli have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eppys Cafe & Deli 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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