MR. SUBMARINE.
37 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed an inspection 10 years ago. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 272021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS(STORAGE AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER THE SODA SHELVES, AND IN THE TOILET ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2373891 DATED 6-17-20. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY DATE INDICATED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
JUN 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND-SINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND-WASHING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED LARGE PANS, CHEESE GRATERS AND LARGE CUTTING BOARD COVERING SINK BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND USE SINK FOR HAND-WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES USED AS LINERS ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVES LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INTENSIFY LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGN. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.
6-301.12 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT DRYING PROVISION OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HAND SINK IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED CHICKEN, SOUP, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-402.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT REQUIRED HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE SERVING/ PREPPING FOOD, FOOD HANDLERS MISSING HAIR RESTRAINTS (NET/HATS, VISOR) IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON ELEVATOR AND FLOOR. MUST STORE ITEMS/ ARTICLES IN DRY STORAGE AREA FOR PROPER STORAGE AND 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR OR DRY STORAGE AREA.
5-202.13 OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAY NOZZLE HOSE STORED/HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF SINK (INSIDE SINK NEAR FILL LINE) CONDITION ALLOW POTENTIAL BACK SIPHONAGE OCCURRENCES. FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NOZZLE OR REPAIR FOR PROPER AIR GAP AND PREVENT POTENTIAL BACK SIPHONAGE OCCURRENCES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
6-501.19 OBSERVED FACILITY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SELF CLOSING.
2-102.13 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. APPROX 3-LBS OF MEAT BALLS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 76.3F AND APPROX 4-LBS OF SOUP ON PREP TABLE AT 124.9F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 20.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER AND REHEAT HAPIDLY TO 165.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES: NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT HAND SINK ON 1ST FLOOR AND HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE FOR FOOD HANDLER MAKING SANDWICHES. OBSERVED (FOOD CONTAINERS,UTENSILS AND FOOD STRAINERS) INSIDE OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS. ALSO THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE,( NOT BLOCKED, NOTHING IN OR IN FRONT OF SINK). MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP AND REMOVED FOOD EQUIPEMENT,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING WASTE WATER PIPES THROUGHOUT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, SYRUP STORAGE ROOM INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DROP CEILING OR ENCASE PIPES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
JAN 132017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found excessive dust accumulation on a/c unit above 3 compartment sink in basement storage area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive dirt build up on table can opener. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
Must install utility (mop) sink inside facility. Must maintain same.
Found employee coffee cup stored on table with meat slicer. (Sliced not being used during inspection.) Instructed to remove personal items from food prep areas. Must provide designated area for employee personal items, drinks, etc. Must maintain same.
Observed female in front food prep area without proper hair restraint. Must provide hats, or hairnets for all employees in food prep areas. Must maintain. Hat provided during inspection.
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FEB 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAITAIN.
SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND OFFICE CORNER STORED ON FLOORS.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.
INTERIOR CEILING,FAN GUARDS AND WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OFDEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FEB 252016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREMISES WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST NOT USE COOLER FOR STORING FOODS.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOR FOOD STORAGE-CDI.COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOUND FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:120LBS OF WHOLE ROAST BEEF(14) AT 50.3F,50.2F,6LBS OF GYRO MEAT AT-49.1F,6LBS OF PASTRAMI-50.4F, 5LBS OF CREAM OF BROCCILI SOUP-50.4F, 10-LBS CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP50.F,5LBS OF TUNA SALAD-52.6F,5 CONTAINERS OF 3LBS TZATZIKI CUCUMBER SAUCE APPOX 15LBS AT 51.2F,5LBS OF SEAFOOD SALAD AT 49.8F,10-13LBS OF HAM AT TEMPERATURES OF 51.4F,50F,51.7F,AT APPROX 130LBS,29 PAGS OF TURKEY AT APPROX 232LBS,10LBS OF POTATO SALAD AT 51F,3LBS MEATBALLS-49F,14- CORNBEEFS AT APPROX 48LBS,MACARONI SALAD-2LBS AT 50.1F,.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED BY MGR AND STAFF AND DENATURED AT DISCARDED AT APPROX COST OF$2,500.00 /1,700LBS.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN.
SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND OFFICE CORNER STORED ON FLOORS.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE OFF FLOORS .
INTERIOR CEILING,FAN GUARDS AND WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
OCT 212015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN THE CLOSET OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
AUG 122015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN THE CLOSET OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
AUG 52015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED GREASY WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE 2ND COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN THE CLOSET OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
APR 22014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHEN TURNED ON. HOT WATER WAS TURNED ON FROM VALVE UNDER HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER PROVIDED WHEN TURNED ON AT FAUCET. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO SOAP IN BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM, OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINKS AT FRONT AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF SHREDDED READY-TO-EAT LETTUCE BEING TRANSPORTED ON ELEVATOR NOT PROTECTED FROM ELEMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CLEAN/SANITIZE BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND CUSTOMER SERVING COUNTER OF FOOD SPILLS.
FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 172013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING AND FLOORS TO REMOVE SPILL AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA.
NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
APR 122011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 1ST FLOOR PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT BASEMENT.
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 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. BASEMENT HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
SEP 272010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS OF SODA SYRUP ROOM,& AROUND GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMP SINK MUST BE KEPT FREE OF SPILLS/DEBRIS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME CEILING VENTS AT SERVING AREA & FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP.
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. MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK/SPRAYER SIDE IN BASEMENT.
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