FEB 4
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEST SUBS #3 INC..
EAT. 82/100
5758 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 4, 2015 · passed
8 of 10 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
none critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, MEAT SLICER (MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER USE), SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/PIZZA OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA, STORAGE AND COUNTER SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS AND MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT SAME AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN STORAGE AND COUNTER SHELVES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (NOTED PREMISE USING SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE).
OCT 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, doors not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing/damaged cove molding in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area, shall be replaced.
MAY 52014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING WALK-IN-COOLING UNITS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE COBWEBS ON LOWER WALLS BEHIND THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 232014FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2014
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED LEFT COMPARTMENT AND SPLIT SEAM AT THE LEFT EDGE OF SAID SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING SINK , AND HAVE THE LEFT COMPARTMENT DIVIDER/TOP OF THE SINK WELDED TO A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WALK-IN-FREEZER INTERIOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MANUAL CAN OPENER AND ATTACHED FOOD PREP TABLE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING WALK-IN-COOLING UNITS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE COBWEBS ON LOWER WALLS BEHIND THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 132013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust. shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, rear storage shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced/repaired.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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JAN 252012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENTS IN 2 DOOR COOLER DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CRACKED /DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA AND REAR MUST BE REPLACED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED SIDE WALL OF EXIT DOOR AT THE REAR MUST BE FIXED; CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA WITH HOLES MUST BE SEALED; CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 92011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods in freezer not properly stored. Instructed to cover and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exterior and interior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to seal floor in corner.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Door in rear not manitained. Instructed to properly seal to prevent any daylight on sides and bottom corner. Ceiling not maintained in toilet room. Instructed to seal all openings.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have window open at all times with 16 inch mesh screen over window.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary equipment not being used on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles from premises.
NOV 262010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 26
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE, PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN SINKS. REMOVE TREADS FROM FAUCET AT MOP SINK. A HOSE MAY NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY FAUCET UNLESS A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED.
OCT 12010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2010
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.2 SINK STOPPER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REMOVE PLUMBER'S PUTTY;FAUCET IN EXPOSED SINK MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED;MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKET OF 1 UPRIGHT FREEZER,EXIT DOOR IN REAR MUST BE REPAITED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINET UNDER HANDSINK ,UNDER WASHBOWL SINK MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED;COOLER AIR VENT IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR MUST BE CLEANED,VENT COVER AT THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;EXIT DOOR MUST BE REPAINTED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.3 CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED EQUIPMENT/COOLERS IN THE REAR SIDE MUST BE REMOVED,MUST ORGANIZE OFFICE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS
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