SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MR. SUBMARINE.

EAT. 84/100

8502 S PULASKI RD · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 12, 2025 · passed

8 of 9 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 12
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME OF THE AIR VENTS IN REAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 24
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MAINTENANCE TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH NON MAINTENANCE RELATED ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

AUG 9
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (MOUTHWASH) IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF. INSTD TO REMOVE AND STORE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MANTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DOOR HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD AND MAINTAIN

MAY 16
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, STORAGE SHELVING FOR PRODUCE AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: PRODUCE STORAGE AREA, POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND EQUIPMENT.

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NOV 18
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING AID (SOAP DISPENSER) LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RELOCATE ABOVE HANDWASH SINK.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (LOTION, TOOTHPASTE) IMPROPER STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

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

IMPROPER SHELVING FOR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO USE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND FLOOR ACCESSIBLE UNDERNEATH FOR CLEANING

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

APR 5
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

SEP 16
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS AT SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

JUN 10
2021
PASSED
0 violations

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