BEST SUBS #3 INC..

Chicago Health Dept

5758 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2015.

Last inspected Feb 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 17

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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 5

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 23

2014

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 13

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust. shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2010

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 1

2010

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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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