COSTELLO'S SANDWICHES.

Chicago Health Dept

4647 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

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

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 24

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING SURFACES NOT CLEAN, STAINED CEILING TILE NEEDS REPLACED, AND WALL NEEDS CLEAN/REPAINT,

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

APR 16

2015

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL COMPARTMENTS, ONLY REACHING MIDDLE SINK, USING DISH SOLUTION TUBING TO PUT WATER IN OTHER COMPARTMENTS, BUT MANUALLY ADDING SANITATION SOLUTION AND DETERGENT FOR DISH WASHING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING SURFACES NOT CLEAN, STAINED CEILING TILE NEEDS REPLACED, AND WALL NEEDS CLEAN/REPAINT,

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

DEC 2

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FILTER ABOVE OVEN, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES UNUDER PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTAT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAN.

MAY 15

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXHAUST HOOD, SINKS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING TILE AND LIGHT COVER NOT MAINTAINED NEAR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVER. WALLS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SINKS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUL 18

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVING UNITS. CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICER, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DARK MOLD LIKE ON WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWEL IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

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NOV 14

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. (ALL FOOD CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY).

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EMPLOYEES WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK, AND VENTS INSIDE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR. WALL VENT BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOUTH WALL OF THE DINING AREA,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 6

2012

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 248292 DATED 6/22/10. #38-PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IN REGARDS TO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. (ALL FOOD CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY).

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EMPLOYEES WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMNENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER; BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.

JUN 23

2010

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 6.22.10.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 6.22.10.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

VIOLATION CORRECTED 6.22.10.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.

JUN 22

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER HAD A AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.1 DEGREES F. THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.7 DEGREES. BOTH UNITS CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED IN VIOLATION #3. ALSO NOTED CONDENSATION ABOVE UNPROTECTED FOODS IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNITS REPAIRED AND CONTROL CONDENSATION. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION # 62702-11.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND A VARIETY OF CHEESES, WHOLE TURKEY (SMOKED AND COOKED), CAPICOLA, PASTRAMI, HAM IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER (NOTED IN VIOLATION # 2) FROM 45.9 - 50.2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE AND DESTROY. MANAGER COMPLIED. FOUND A ASSORTMENT OF SLICED MEATS AND CHEESE NOTED ABOVE AS WELL AS PASTA, POTATO SALAD AND SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.9 - 60.1 IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NOTED IN VIOLATION # 2. TOTAL WEIGHT 309 LBS, VALUE $ 928. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION # 62702-11

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PINK, MOLD LIKE SUBSANCE ON INTERIOR ICE SHOOT OF COLA DISPENSER, IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNIT CLEANED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #62703-11

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING PIPE IN BASEMENT OFFICE. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IN REGARDS TO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR 2 BURNER UNITS IN REAR OF PREP AREA OR REMOVE UNIT.

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. REMOVE OLD PREP COOLER FROM OUTSIDE REAR.

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