MR. SUBMARINE.

Chicago Health Dept

1525 W FULLERTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

28 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

165

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 12

2026

PASS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN USE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

REAR METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE BULK OIL PITCHERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT GRILL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES/SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 6

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS AND SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MIDDLE DOOR OF REACH IN/PREPARATION COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA TO BE LOOSE ON ITS HINGES AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LOOSE MIDDLE DOOR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AROUND REACH IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE FILTER IN THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE DISLOGDED, CREATING A GAP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE THE CONTENTS OF WALK IN COOLER ON ALL SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 22

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREAS AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DEEPFREYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JAN 12

2024

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREAS AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (METAL STEAM THERMOMETER) TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DEEPFREYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 18

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

: 2-402.11--- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11 ---WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE.

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AUG 10

2023

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS SLICED DELI MEAT WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF 7/29/23 FAR SURPASSING THE 7 DAY LIMIT. NO EXPIRATION DATES ON ANY SLICED DELI MEATS, PREPARATION DATES ONLY AND SLICE TOMATOES WITH NO DATES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD/PRE-PACKAGED SAUCE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SIDE OF DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. FRONT PREP COOLER FRONT MOTOR SCREEN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED DIRTY TOILET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-3-23 REPORT #2573590 NOT CORRECTED. #16- 4-602.11(B-E)-- RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND RUST. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. #41- 3-304.14-- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.#49- 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR TOGO CONTAINERS AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST USE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 3

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND RUST. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

: 4-602.11(B-E)-- INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER METAL PORTIONS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-- PREPARED BULK SAUCE STORED IN USED OLIVE OIL CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14-- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS TOGO CONTAINERS AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST USE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.----SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.---INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)-- OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED FOOD STRAINER AT THE FRY STATION. MUST CLEAN ALL OR REPLACE.-----ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- FLOORS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE MENS TOILET WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND STAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-27-23 REPORT #2573261. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION #2528572 ON 8-25-21 NOT CORRECTED. #58- 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 27

2023

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN AND VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOODS ARE PREPARED, DELI MEATS SLICED ON A MECHANICAL SLICER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER METAL PORTIONS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST OR REPLACE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS PREPARED READY TO EAT SLICED DELI MEAT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A DATE OF 3-14-23, FAR EXCEEDING AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 7 DAYS. OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED DELI MEATS WITH A PREPARATION DATES ONLY, NO EXPIRATION DATES AND SLICED TOMATOES, PRE-MADE PRE-PACKAGED SALADS WITH NO LABEL. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPARED BULK SAUCE STORED IN USED OLIVE OIL CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS TOGO CONTAINERS AT THE FRYER AREA. MUST USE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.----SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.---INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED FOOD STRAINER AT THE FRY STATION AND REUSED PLASTIC OLIVE OIL CONTAINERS ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN ALL OR REPLACE.-----ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE MENS TOILET WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND STAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STOR INVERTED AT THE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. ALL OTHER ASSORTED TOOLS AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2528572 ON 8-25-21 NOT CORRECTED. #47- 4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE. #58- 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 25

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE POPSICLE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

AUG 18

2021

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE DUE TO DIPPING WELL IS INSTALLED AT RIGHT SITE OF SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIPPING WELL OR RELOCATE IT WITH PROPER DRAIN CONNECTION TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA (TCS FOOD AREA HANDLED AND SLICED) ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES; HOWEVER, NO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE POPSICLE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY RAILS ON DOOR LINING OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #51 RULE #5-203.15 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2463523 DATED 12/9/2020 NOT CORRECTED. -NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

DEC 18

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11- HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE DUE TO DIPPING WELL IS INSTALLED AT RIGHT SITE OF SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIPPING WELL OR RELOCATE IT WITH PROPER DRAIN CONNECTION TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11-NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA (TCS FOOD AREA HANDLED AND SLICED) ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES HOWEVER NO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13PLASTIC UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMER USE NOT PROPERLY STORED,INVERT SAID UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11-BROKEN MIDDLE DOOR OF REACH-IN PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA, DOOR NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE REMAINS WITH GAP. REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.15-NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

DEC 9

2020

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING NO FOOD ITEMS,LIKE: SWEEPING FLOORS, OPEN AND CLOSE REFRIGERATION DOORS ETC,. NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AND HANDLED RTE FOODS: SLICED TOMATOES, HAM ETC. ALSO OBSERVED MANAGER REUSING REMOVED GLOVES THAT HE LEFT ON COUNTER AND HANDLED TAKE OUT FOOD PAPER BY PUTTING IS HANDS ON IT AFTER HE HANDLED CASH REGISTRAR WITH REUSED GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA (TCS FOOD AREA HANDLED AND SLICED) ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES HOWEVER NO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

PLASTIC UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMER USE NOT PROPERLY STORED,INVERT SAID UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN MIDDLE DOOR OF REACH-IN PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA, DOOR NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE REMAINS WITH GAP. REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-27-2019, REPORT# 2311374 #47) 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDE OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #55) 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #56) 6-303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN #58) 2-102.13 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

AUG 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDE OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE

JUL 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO. CLEAN EASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDE OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMP SINK IS AT 99.9F, INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE HOT WATER RESTORE TO 110F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES & UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

FEB 16

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER IMPROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF POP MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NOV 14

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN SWINGING DOOR ENTERING FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOW SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, PREP AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

FEB 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE CANVAS RE-INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. ALSO, REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN REAR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 1

2017

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1734511, DATED 3/21/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES AT COUNTER. #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE TRIM AND WALLS PANELS THROUGHOUT,RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED SOUP AND COLD SLAW IN CARRY OUT CONTAINERS, INSIDE THE DR.PEPPER AND SNAPPLE COOLER'S BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, WITHOUT INGREDIENT AND SELL BY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENT AND SELL BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO COVER A FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DUCT TAPE PROHIBITED. INSTALL PROPER FLOOR COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS; INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE (NOT EXCESSIVE). INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER ON THE WEST WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SNAPPLE COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. FAN COVER IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ARE DETACHED FROM CEILING. ALSO, WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR IS NOT CLEAN, DIRT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. ALSO, REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN REAR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES AT COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND PIPES,CAN OPENER BLADE,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,GAP AT WALL BASES IN WALK IN FREEZER AND LOOSE TRIM AND WALLS PANELS THROUGHOUT,RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

SEP 25

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING ASSORTED DELI MEATS AND ROAST BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELF AT BASE OF PREP TABLE IN REAR CONTAINING SLICER WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. MUST RESURFACE BOTTOM SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF TABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF SLICER. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE DISCARDED. OBSERVED RAW WOODEN CONTAINER CONTAINING CONDIMENTS MUST BE SEALED AND PAINTED. SURFACEMUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN: OBSERVED DIRT ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS. OBSERVED SHELF UNDER SODA DISPENSER AND ICE HOLDING UNIT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF AND DISCARD DIRTY TRAY. OBSERVED HANDLES OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDLES OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED DRYING RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRYING RACKS. OBSERVED CAN OPENER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 24

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.

NOV 17

2014

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-18-14 REPORT #1401362 AS NOTE: VIOLATION NUMBER#38 MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIP ICE CREAM.SERIOUS 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER HEAVY ICE BUILD UP,SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF FRYERS,STOVES,GRILLS

FEB 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TOP OF GRILL NOT IN USE COVERED IN CARDBOARD AND USED AS COUNTER TOP. CARDBOARD NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND COUNTER TOP NEEDS TO BE WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS CAKED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNPLUGGED AND USED FOR STORAGE UNCLEAN CAKED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREA IN CORNERS AND BENEATH AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BENEATH AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT IN FRONT AND REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FILTERS UNCLEAN AND CONTAIN GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FILTERS. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND FANS CONTAINING DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND FANS IN A DUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENT IN LADIES ROOM HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENT. OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL TO CONTAIN ICE CREAM SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS. OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN A WORKING CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED WITH DRY STORAGE AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS AND STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNCLEAN ICE SCOOP AND STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ICE SCOOP AND STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 18

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH WATER. WHEN WATER DRAINED IT MADE GREASE BOX OVERFLOW ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GREASE BOX AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PLUMBER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO FIX GREASE BOX BACKUP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAK.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUST. ICE MACHINE UNPLUGGED AND TAGGED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TOP OF GRILL NOT IN USE COVERED IN CARDBOARD AND USED AS COUNTER TOP. CARDBOARD NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND COUNTER TOP NEEDS TO BE WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED WITH DRY STORAGE AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS AND STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNCLEAN ICE SCOOP AND STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ICE SCOOP AND STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 19

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LICATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SOME DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 1

2012

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED SOME WEEDS AND TRASH ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE STREET. MUST MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE ISSUE.

JUL 25

2012

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUT ON A CLEAN PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BEFORE MAKING A SANDWICH. ALSO OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE TAKE MONEY FROM A CUSTOMER AND THEN MAKE A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON A PAIR OF GLOVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER AFTER IT WAS USED TO WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED SOME WEEDS AND TRASH ALONG THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE STREET. MUST MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE ISSUE.

MAR 2

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE TAKING OFF USED RUBBER GLOVES, LEAVE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO RETRIEVE MANAGER UPON MY INTRODUCTION. THEN PUT ON THE USED RUBBER GLOVES PREVIOUSLY REMOVED. ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE RETURNING FROM THE WASHROOM, ENTER THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, WIPE HANDS ON TOWEL PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, THEN PROCEED TO PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES TO THEN PREPARE SLICING FOODS. WHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY WASH HANDS TO CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATION, THE EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO WASH HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURES WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER AND POSSIBLE MEANS OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.

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. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS SPLASH GUARD AT REAR SLICER/DRY STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR DELI MEAT LINE COOLER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACKENED MOLD ON RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.

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. FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX DISPENSER WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SANDWICH PREP TABLE.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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