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EPIC ACADEMY

8255 S Houston AVE FL · Chicago, IL 60617

School

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EPIC ACADEMY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2642234

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2623410

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2603024

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2581911

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON VENTILATION UNITS AND WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL CORNER TRIM IN LUNCHROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2581260

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 : OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A) : STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S 73.2F,STAFF-73.4F AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON VENTILATION UNITS AND WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL CORNER TRIM IN LUNCHROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2581099

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HELD SUCH AS (CHICKEN PATTIES,GREEN BEANS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S 73.2F,STAFF-73.4F AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN 2ND FL. BOY'S & GIRL'S MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON VENTILATION UNITS AND WALLS IN LUNCHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL CORNER TRIM IN LUNCHROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2564123

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2531232

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2401660

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. MUST DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2387173

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. MUST DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 70.2F AT HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F AT HAND WASHING SINK AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2282754

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED WEST SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR AND EAST SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WEST SIDE ENTRANCE AND A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE EAST SIDE ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2038218

Location recorded for this inspection · EPIC ACADEMY · 8255 S Houston AVE FL

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS BETWEEN THE WALL AND TWO HAND SINKS (3 & 4) IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT; SEAL AROUND THE BACK OF THE SINKS TO SEAL GAPS OBSERVED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FIRST HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT; WATER RUNS CONTINUOUSLY WHEN IN USE; CORRECT.

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242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 6381.

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