Chicago
36
BEAT

Subway

3167 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
36/100

Mostly clean — 12 of 20 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
20
12 passed
Last Inspected
2024-03-15
Pass Rate
60%
1 failure
Score
36/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-03-15)
Failed 1 inspection (2023)
Sanitation issues found across 25 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 12 inspections
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Sanitation critical 25×
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Documentation & Training critical 12×
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
2024-03-15 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Observed ice shoot at soda dispenser in front with slight build up of residue at edges. Maintain and regularly clean surface to keep free from build up.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed gap larger than 1/4 inch at bottom of doors at Lincoln Ave entrance. Repair or replace door sweep to remove gap.

2023-04-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A LEAST ONE CE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

2023-04-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A LEAST ONE CE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-1-22,REPORT#2561520 #51) 5-205.15 NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

2022-08-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2021-04-14 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN LOWER LIP OF PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHT INTENSITY FOR BOTH.

2020-05-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES (CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 05/10/19)WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREM...

critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS AT LINCOLN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.

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

2019-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2018-04-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SMALL HOLES ABOVE HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHNIG AREAS. MUST SEAL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE/ICED TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-12-15 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SILICONE BAKING MATS WITH FRAYING EDGES. MUST DISCARD DAMAGED MATS.

2017-04-26 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2016-06-27 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

2015-12-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT COVER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION # 1515763 DATED 1-9-15 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN REAR PREP AREA THAT IS NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT AND INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN SO...

2015-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSU...

2014-10-07 Pass Canvass
1
minor Employee Hygiene

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

REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

2014-02-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

A FEW WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRANING SLOW. MUST REPAIR.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER AT FRONT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

2013-02-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY(MOPS/BROOMS). STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING AND ORDER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

2012-08-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOORBASE OF RESTROOM AT WALLFRAME BETWEEN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

2011-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND MEAT BALLS STORED IN STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 116.5F TO 118.7F. STEAM TABLE IS A HOT HOLDING UNIT,FOOD MUST BE REHEATED AT 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO BE STORED IN STEAM TABLE.FOOD DIS...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES:OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HAND...

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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,EXCESS FLOOR DEBRIS IN IT.

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.CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE FURNACE / MOP STORAGE ,ELEVATED ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

2010-06-18 Pass Complaint
2
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. OBSERVED CARRDBOARD STORED ON TOP OF THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE CLOSET.

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