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Epic Burger

40 E Pearson St, Chicago 60611 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Oct 3, 2024

15

Inspections on record

10

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 3, 2024

  1. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: "OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. "
  2. #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR WITH DEEP CRACKS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  5. #61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Oct 3, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 9, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 22, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 1, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 25, 2021ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 30, 2020CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Apr 4, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 30, 2017CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 6, 2016CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 14, 2015CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 5, 2014CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 19, 2013CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 5, 2012CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 23, 2011LicensePassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 9, 2011LicenseFailRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Epic Burger — questions

Did Epic Burger pass its last health inspection?
Epic Burger at 40 E Pearson St was inspected on Oct 3, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Epic Burger?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: "OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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