FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
EPPLES RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 22, 2017
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #1694688
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
7
Violation #14
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2088398 9/19/17 NOT CORRECTED #14-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON LEG OF PREP TABLE,IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF LOWER MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER STAIONARY EQUIPMENT.ALSO APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON UPPER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ,REAR STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/22/17.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR,EXTERIOR AND UNDERSIDES OF FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOPS,POTATO PEELER,CAN OPENER,CUTTING BOARDS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE,COUNTER TOPS,MOP SINK BASIN.DELIME DISH MACHINE
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,DISH MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA,REAR & FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALLS ,WALL BASES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CRACKS IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY BOOSTER AT DISH MACHINE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY BOOSTER AT DISH MACHINE.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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