SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

BEAT. 48/100

5131 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 23, 2017 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

IMPROPER HAND WASHING, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH GLOVES ON, REMOVED GLOVES WHEN TAKING MONEY, THENPUTTING NEW GLOVES ON WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. THIS CYCLE WAS REPETED WHILE WAITING ON THE LINE OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES AFTER TAKING MONEY, WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING NEW GLOVES ON. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. MEATBALLS/WITH RED SAUCE 161.6*F ON HOT HOLDING UNIT, TUNA 39*F IN FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING WITH WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 180F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1480543 ON 3/12/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MAR 12
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SYRUP BOXES AND LINES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. FAUCET HANDLES OF HANDSINKS NEED DETAILED CLEANING

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

MAR 5
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAPS NOTED AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

SYRUP BOXES AND LINES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. FAUCET HANDLES OF HANDSINKS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

JUN 30
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED DUSTY FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT ABOVE OVENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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OCT 15
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE, IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES NOTED FROM BREAD CART BEING ROLLED INTO WALL. REPAIR SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NEED CLEANING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SPRAYER. REPAIR SAME.

JAN 2
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTEMENT OF STORAGE CABINET OF SODA MACHINE

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SHELVING RACKS ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

CLEAN WALLS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR SHELVING RACKS IN REAR OF PREMISES

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

MAY 7
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS.

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

FEB 24
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN TRAYS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

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

MISSING WALLBASE TILES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR. REPLACE SAME. THRESHOLD LOOSE AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. REPLACE ALL STAINED TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS. CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN MENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR SAME.

APR 28
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT HAND SINKS & 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON PREMISES TO RESTORE HOT WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

APR 19
2010
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#72760 11/17/09 NOT CORRECTED#33 CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.#34 CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.#35 MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR AND DAMAGED REAR DOOR SWEEP.#36 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.ALL SHELVING UNITS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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