Chicago Health Dept
750 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
31 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026.
OBSERVED THE DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM A DARK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE ORANGE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED THE DRAINIS IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DARK SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAINS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BEVERAGE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH A BROKEN FAUCET AND COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE LOWER LEFT WALL AND THE RIGHT LOWER FRONT WALL OF THE UTILITY SINK AREA BROKEN AND OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, TUNA, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUST STAINS FROM RUSTED NAILS AND A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EDGES OF THE PART OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT THE ICE FALSS THROUGH. INSTRUCTED TO STOP USING ICE FROM MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED FOR REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER THE METAL SHELVING AND THE DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF BLACK GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING,BREEDING AND HARBORING.
EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR NEAR BP STORAGE HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES ON BP STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT,
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FROST BUILDUP NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER FAN GUARD IN SUBWAY AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PLASTIC/GARBAGE UNDER SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON BP AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND OUT IN SMALL STORAGE AREA LOCATED OUTSIDE OF SUBWAY BACK DOOR. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY ON BP SHELVING- FACILITY STORAGE AREA WHERE FOOD/SINGLE USE ARTICLES IS LOCATED. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN BEVERAGE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA USED TO WASH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE PRODUCING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK, FUZZY SLIME ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, MELT 3 LOADS OF ICE BEFORE USING AGAIN, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNIT: CHICKEN AT 45.9F, TUNA SALAD AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 47.7F, TURKEY AT 48.7F, AND DELI MEATS AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $80. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA USED TO WASH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BATHROOMS. MUST PRPVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSDERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING USED WITH OUT SANITIZER, SANITIZER SOLUTION READING AT 0 PARTS PER MILLION. FOUND NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES. MANAGER BROUGHT SANITIZER FROM ANOTHER LOCATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SANITIZER SET UP WITH CORRECT CONCENTRATION NOW READING AT 200 PARTS PER MILLION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
2-101.11 PERSON ON DUTY NOT PERSON IN CHARGE AND NOT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN ( TCF)FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( REHEATING MEATBALL, MAKING SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
3-501.16(A)(1) OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF MEATBALLS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. TEMPERATURE OF TCF FOOD AT ( 114.0F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCF FOODS HOT HOLDING AT 135.F OR HIGHER. FOOD REMOVED BY EMPLOYEE AND DISCARDED-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
3-602.11(A)(B 1-3,4-7)(A) PREPACKAGED ICE BAGS NOT LABELED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED ICE THAT PREPACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE HAVE LABELS. NAME ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT, WEIGHT,ETC.
4-301.12(A)OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED ( IE COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR). NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 MANGER MADE REPAIRS TO FAUCET AT INSPECTION AND COLD WATER IS NOW PROVIDE AT SINK-COS.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT CAN BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAING FOR EMPLOYEES.
PA 100- 0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
Observed food and debris on surface of shelving unit, in cabinet at front self service beverage stations. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain, at all times.
Observed ice scoop stored/resting inside ice machine, in rear next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove and store scoop in designated food grade container. Maintain at all times.
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER AT FOOD PREP AREA,NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD INSIDE COOLER.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME,THERE IS ENOUGH REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TUNA AT 44.6F,TURKEY AT 45.1F,CHICKEN AT 47.7F.COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND VENTS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
DETAIL CLEAN KNOZZLES AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVED CARDBOARD ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OF THE GAS STATION SIDE, WITH BOTTLED STARBUCKS COFFEE AND BOTTLED JUICE. DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) OF THE GAS STATION SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OF THE GAS STATION SIDE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE OF THE GAS STATION SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLER ,UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL DISPLAY SHELVINGS OF THE GAS STATION AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE PREP SINK.
DUST BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD/CANOPY ABOVE THE OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN,SOUPS,BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AT THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE ICE AND STARTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
NOTED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS, HEAVY ACCUMULATION ON MATERIAL AND JUNK (MILK CRATES, BOXES ETC) THROUGHOUT FLOOR OF THE OUTER EXTERIOR STORAGE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF SUBWAY RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. BY THE END OF INSPECTION MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.STILL RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
NOTED ICE BUILT UP ON CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE DISPLAY FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN ESPECIALLY BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS.
HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND SINKS.
EMPLOYEES DRINKS ON PREP TABLE NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRINKS LIDED.
(7-38-020) THE BOTTOM PART OF A SIDE DOOR TO THE ALLEY (SUBWAY SIDE) IS NOT PROPERLY RODENT/PEST PROOF (ABOUT 1/2 TO AN INCH GAP. THE STRIP HAS PULLED AWAY FROM THE DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF.
FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS OR FOOD STAINS (MILK/JUICES).
FRONT PREP HANDSINK FAUCET LEAKING, MUST FIX.
INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. THE DOOR TO THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR THE NEW BUILDING. THERE IS A LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, BUT LAST SERVICE REPORT IS FROM 5/4/11 WHEN THE OLD BUILDING WAS STILL IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO WASTE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ONSITE AND NO SIGNED CONTRACT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER OR A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. MUST PROVIDE TOILET PAPER FOR BOTH RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND ALL EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES ETC. WITH CONSTRUCTION DUST.
REMOVE THE BOXES OF STOCK OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR HALLWAY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF THE REAR HALLWAY.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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 ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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. 3-compartment sink pipe leaking under middle compartment. Must repair and maintain.
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