Fontano'S Sub
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-09-15 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT OF BACK DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COLD HOLDING PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR JALPABEN PATEL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.
2025-02-07 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
COVING UNDER 2 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. REPAIR AND OR REPLACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AT 3 COMP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-07-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL ALONG WALL BASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-04-11 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE ON TOP OF DICED TOMATOES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED SURFACES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR WATER HEATER AND LIGHT SWITCH IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, DAMAGED BASEDBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ...
2023-02-22 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGAER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2022-05-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4, CHICKEN SALAD, AND TUNA SALAD.PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELTY 3LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AND 2LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT A COST OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH TOP LOAD PREP HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATIO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER TABLES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN ALL DOCUMENTAION ON SITE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU AT FACILITY WITH DRINK OFFERINGS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT CODE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO PROPER COMPLIANCE WITH BEVERAGES ON CHILDRENS MENU. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.
2021-01-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
2020-08-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. OBSERVED SANDWICHES BEING PREPARED, SOUPS, CHILI BEING REHEATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZING DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZER INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PIC PROVIDED A CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE WITH SANITIZER AT END O...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED STORAGE TABLE BY REAR 2- COMPAERTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2019-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS POTATO AND MACARONI SALAD, AND COLE SLAW IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST INCLUDE FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS ETC.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPING ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AND LEAKY TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-01-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON ALL TCS FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEATS, CHEESE, DICED TOMATOES ETC IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 7 DAY CONSUME BY OR DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS POTATO AND MACARONI SALAD, AND COLE SLAW IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST INCLUDE FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS ETC.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM,APPROXIMATELY 25 AROUND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATING ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN OFFICE AR...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPING ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AND LEAKY TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-10-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-10-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WALK IN COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPER...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: VARIETY OF SLICED DELI MEATS AND CHEESES (HAM, TURKEY, CAPICOLA, SALAMI, BOLOGNA, MUNSTER CHEESE, AMERICAN CHEESE, PROVOLONE) RANGING FROM 52.1F-54.1F, CHICKEN SOUP...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AND IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINKS FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
2016-04-14 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FAN GUARD INSIDE PREP COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
2015-07-10 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD (LOAF OF BREAD) WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS, WAX PAPER, WEAR GLOVES (WASHING HANDS BEFORE/AFTER USE) TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INW WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PARTITIONER TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMLATION. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
2015-07-02 Fail License CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASBING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INW WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMLATION. CLEAN SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS (PREP COOLERS). PROVIDE SAME.
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