NEW SUNNY SUB & FISH INC..

Chicago Health Dept

380 E 71ST ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

11 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 25

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FLOUR BULK CONTAINER NOT COVERED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTIITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 31

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD (FISH) NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE INSIDE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG OR CONTAINER TO PREVENT FREEZER BURN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVER WIPING CLOSTHES LAYING ON THE PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND DUSTY AIR VENTS THROUGH OUT. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 4

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. ONE LIVE ROACH IN THE DINING AREA BELOW THE WINDOWSILL AND ONE INSIDE OF THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE LIVE ROACHES, CLEANED AND SANTIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVER A KNIFE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE OF A STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLE OF THE KNIFE MAKING CONTACT WITH CUT ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLT STORE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE ELECTRICAL PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CONDENSER OF THE PREP COOLER AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION GASKETS, DOORS AND DOOR HANDLES, AND INSIDE OF THE FOOD REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN SURFACE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY, FLOOR UNDER REFRIGERATION UNIT AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR LINED WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS WITH DEBRIS AND DRIED UP ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

DEC 28

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN TENDERS AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57F IN A REFRIGERATOR DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING FROM UNDER THE PREP COOLER TO UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMET DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN SURFACE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY, FLOOR UNDER REFRIGERATION UNIT AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NOV 1

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG WHICH DOES NOT FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FITTING DRAIN PLUGS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

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MAR 30

2022

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 21

2022

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Employee Hygiene

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED A BUCKET OF FLOUR USED FOR COATING CHICKEN SITTING ON TOP OF AN OPEN AND FILLED GARBAGE CAN AND LEANING NEXT TO A HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE A BUCKET OF PICKLES IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLOUR AND STRONGLY REMINDED MANAGER NOT TO STORE ANY PRODUCTS ON OR NEAR THE GARBAGE CAN OR THE HAND SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO STORE RAW MEAT ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS,THIGHS, ETC STORED AT 54.3F AND 55.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 80LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS DELI MEAT, NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF DELI MEAT AND DENATURED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND IN TWO LARGE BINS IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL AS IT CAN NOT BE CLEANED AND WILL ENCOURAGE AN INSECT INFESTATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS AND CUTTING BOARD IN REAR SEVERELY DISTORED AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM REPORT #2369402 DATED 4/17/2020. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILLTOP AND FRYERS) AND SURROUNDING WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING DUE TO FOOD SPILLAGE, LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 17

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: RAW CHICKEN WINGS 51F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 80LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $160.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES, CUT LETTUCE ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED CONTAMINATION FROM USED GLOVE STORED IN DRY CHICKEN FLOUR MIX IN PREP AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED AND A TOTAL OF $5 AND 1LBS OF THE MIX WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THE PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILLTOP AND FRYERS) AND SURROUNDING WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING DUE TO FOOD SPILLAGE, LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

SEP 7

2017

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 31

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THIRTY GNATS ON PREMISES. GNATS WERE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK, ON BOXES STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK AND ON THE MEAT SLICER NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK AND ON THE CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO THE SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY OF GNATS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BY THE STEAM TABLE IN THE CORNER AREA AND TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE BUILD UP IN THE PREP AREA.

MAY 24

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT KNOB AND FAUCET BASE LEAKIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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