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EPPLES RESTAURANT

554 W ROOSEVELT RD · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EPPLES RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622935

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISH MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597326

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR, SUCH AS 25 LBS OF BEEF AT 55.3F, 10 LBS OF EGGS AT 65.5F, AND 5 LBS OF FISH AT 57.4F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 40LBS AT $750. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 76.6F AT KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590665

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON FAUCET IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590101

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579814

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE (OVENS, FLAT TOP GRILL, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE WALL BASES IN THE COOKS LINE AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579576

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. COOKED POTATOES, COOKED SAUSAGES, AND DICED HAM FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53F TO 63F. FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. OXTAIL, WHOLE HAM, DICED HAM, COOKED POTATOES, COOKED RICE, HALF AND HALF, EGGS, AND EGG WHITES FOUND AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 50F TO 74F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 55F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING 41F OR BELOW.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE (OVENS, FLAT TOP GRILL, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP HANGING OFF THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BASES IN THE COOKS LINE AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564261

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING GRILLS AND ON FLOORS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509417

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR UNITS CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.13 OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 NOTED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS IN THREE REAR DEEP FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR BASEBOARDS COMING OFF WALL IN DISH AND PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED BROKEN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST REPLACE. FLOORS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509248

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR UNITS CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.13 OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 NOTED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS IN THREE REAR DEEP FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR BASEBOARDS COMING OFF WALL IN DISH AND PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED BROKEN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST REPLACE. FLOORS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 (CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY REQUIREMENTS) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 5/22/20 WHERE A 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD WAS GIVEN AND THEN AGAIN ON 4/28/21 WHEN ONE WEEK WAS GRANTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK AND BEEF BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500838

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HAND-SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND UNCOVERED PANCAKE BATTER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE ANY UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: WHOLE HAM 50F AND WHOLE TURKEY 54F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (CUT LEAFY GREENS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK AND BEEF BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AFTER THE INSPECTION CONCLUDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, WALL WITH BUSINESS LICENSES NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE, WALL NEAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR UNITS CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS IN THREE REAR DEEP FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BASEBOARDS COMING OFF WALL IN DISH AND PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED BROKEN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST REPLACE. FLOORS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2269179 ON 3/12/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #36: 4-204.112(B) - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #37: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) - ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED AFTER OPENING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #41: 3-304.14 - ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #47: 4-501.12 - LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49: 4-601.11(C) - INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: 6-201.11 - FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56: 6-501.14 - MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS PRIOR TO THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385582

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR FOODS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED (EGGS, STEAK); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON PRINTED MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE), CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STEAMTABLE, CLEAN POTATO DICER ON PREP AREA WALL, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STEAMTABLE) NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RECERTIFY AND OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2371009

Location recorded for this inspection · EPPLES RESTAURANT · 554 W ROOSEVELT RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES BUT NO SUPPLIES; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR FOODS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED (EGGS, STEAK); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON PRINTED MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE), CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STEAMTABLE, CLEAN POTATO DICER ON PREP AREA WALL, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STEAMTABLE) NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RECERTIFY AND OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

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  • HAIRE'S GULF SHRIMP570-572 W ROOSEVELT RD · Chicago, IL 60607Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • HAIRES GULF SHRIMP570-572 W ROOSEVELT RD · Chicago, IL 60607Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • MANNYS COFFEE SHOP INC1141 S JEFFERSON ST · Chicago, IL 60607Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • CHIPOTLE1132 S CLINTON ST · Chicago, IL 60607Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

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