MAR 15
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
BEAT. 36/100
3167 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 15, 2024 · passed
Failed an inspection 3 years ago. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
APR 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 -
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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
APR 62023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 -
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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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
AUG 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 SERVICE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 142021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN LOWER LIP OF PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE TO ENABLE ADEQUATE CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHT INTENSITY FOR BOTH.
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MAY 262020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS AT LINCOLN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.
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
MAY 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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
APR 172018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
DEC 152017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 15
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SILICONE BAKING MATS WITH FRAYING EDGES. MUST DISCARD DAMAGED MATS.
JUN 272016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 27
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
DEC 222015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JAN 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JAN 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* 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 ALL CUSTOMERS CAN SEE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
JAN 92015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JAN 9
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
OCT 72014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 7
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
FEB 252014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRANING SLOW. MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER AT FRONT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
FEB 272013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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)
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
AUG 212012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 72011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,VALUE $10.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70347-14
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 HANDLING MONEY,GIVE ME RETAIL LICENSE,WHICH WAS HANGING ON WALL,CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT PRODUCTS(SANDWICHES).INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO70347-14
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.
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.
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.
JUN 182010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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