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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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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575663

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM UNUSED COOKING STOVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE TABLE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LONGSTEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. DIRTY MOP IN BUCKET MUST BE CLEANED AND HUNG UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PES BREEDING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575346

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: ALL REFRIGERATION FACILITIES IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING INVESTIGATION. WALK-IN COOLER AT 47.1F, REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 57.3F, AND UPRIGHT 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO REACH-IN FREEZER NEAR FOOD PREP AREA AT 45.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNITS AND HAVE THEM SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 2 WHOLE COOKED HAMS-47.1F, TURKEY-47.3F, EGGS-62.3F, 47.3F, AND 46.7F, COOKED SAUSAGES-58.2F, SAUSAGES-58.2F, HAM-53.4F, TURKEY SAUSAGES-53.6F, STEAK-50.7F, SKIRT STEAK-48.8F, SLICED TOMATOES-59.7F, CHOPPED TOMATOES-63.8F, SAUSAGE PATTIES AND LINKS-61.5F, DRESSING-63.5F. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED/HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES MUST BE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 70LB VALUED AT $700 DISCARDED.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-14-14 ON REPORT #1467433 NOT CORRECTED: -32- MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE. -33- MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,OVENS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE, COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SHELVING RACKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. -34- : MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,THE DISH MACHINE,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER. -35- MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE ENTIRE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM UNUSED COOKING STOVE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE TABLE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LONGSTEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. DIRTY MOP IN BUCKET MUST BE CLEANED AND HUNG UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PES BREEDING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1467506

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,OVENS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE, COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SHELVING RACKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,THE DISH MACHINE,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE ENTIRE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1467453

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

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,OVENS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE, COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SHELVING RACKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,THE DISH MACHINE,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE ENTIRE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1467433

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

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 58 DEGREES F, THE LARGE PREP COOLER AT 50.4 DEGREES F AND THE UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER AT 45 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 43LBS OF RAW STEAK,COLE SLAW,POTATO SALAD,SLICED TOMATOES,COOKED MEAT LOAF,RAW CHICKEN,SAUSAGE,GYRO SLICES,TUNA, CORN BEEF,CANADIAN BACON,ROAST BEEF,CHEESE AND HAM AT IMPOPER TEMPERTURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.2-68 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,OVENS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE, COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SHELVING RACKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,THE DISH MACHINE,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND POOLING WATER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE ENTIRE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375332

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN POTATO DICER ON WALL IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES NOTED. CLEAN IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324430

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD WITH NAME,DATE AND TIME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AND DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR MISSING AND DAMAGE TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COVING ALONG WALL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1184319

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST SANITIZE AND DETAIL CLEAN POTATO CUTTER, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, AND UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST ALSO CLEAN GREASE TRAP BOXES TO REMOVE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
565326

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOOD STAINS AND BUILDUP ON THE THE PANS AND COOLER RACKS NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD DEBRIS FOUND IN THE CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THERE ARE CRACKS AND HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
120568

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Remove the knives stored behind the counter.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The walk-in cooler door gasket is damaged and needs to be replaced.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards under and behind the kitchen equipment so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. Repair the damaged baseboards behind the dishmachine so they are smooth and easy to clean.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean the walls and ceilings above the kitchen prep areas of accumulated grease and dust.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Repair the light above the walk-in cooler door.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Repair the small leak in the kitchen sink.

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