SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

BEAT. 18/100

1313 W TOUHY AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 5, 2022 · passed

Failed 7 of 23 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
9 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 5
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FRONT PREP BREAD STORAGE RACK. MUST REPLACE.-----HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

JUN 24
2022
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE OWNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE READY TO EAT ICE. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 54.3F AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 46F, 46.7F AND 47.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. COOLERS NOTED AT 42.5F AND 42.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED IN-USE UTENSILS ON PREP LINE BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH SOILED/DIRTY SANITIZING SOLUTION. IN-USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED ON OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR HANDLE INVERTED INSIDE THE FOOD.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED SOILED MOP HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS INVERTED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FRONT PREP BREAD STORAGE RACK. MUST REPLACE.-----HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACKPACK AND PERSONAL BODY LOTION, STORED IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD CONTACT AREAS FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

APR 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

VOMIT SPILL KIT MISSING DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

SEP 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE SERVING COUNTER WEARING A MASK COVERED THE MOUTH BUT NOT THE NOSE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL MASKS MUST BE WORN TO COVER BOTH THE NOSE AND MOUTH. VIOLATION #7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 24
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

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FEB 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

FEB 5
2019
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE NOT PRESENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED:CHOPPED BEEF,CHEESE,CHICKEN ETC. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SIRE AT 4:01 pm AFTER EMPLOYEE ON DUTY NOTIFIED HIM. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST E ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS AREA HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(SELF DISPENSER,IN DINING AREA)WATER RESERVOIR,PANELS AND BLACK SLIME INTO ICE CUBES AT ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.DO NOT USE ICE FROM UNIT,BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,AT FRONT PREP COOLER:2# OF CHOPPED COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50.7F; 1.3# OF VEGGIE PATTIES AT TEMP OF 50.2F; 1/2# OF SLICE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.4FF; 2# STRIP CHICKEN IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 46.1F; AND 2# OF SCRAMBLE AT TEMP OF 45.1 TO 46F . TCS COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD IN QUESTION WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 6#,VALUE 20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS(30 OR MORE) AT FRONT SERVING AREA UNDER THE SERVING COOLER AND UNDER THE HANDWASHING. DROPPINGS ARE SCATTERED ON SHELVES BY THE PAPER GOODS,BETWEEN SHELVES AND BEHIND THE SAFE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-16-18,REPORT #2201067. ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT ON SIDE OR PROVIDE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR EACH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. FOUR CERTIFICATE ON SITE ONE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER BUCKLED AND IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 14
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUBBER GASKETS AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR COMEING LOOSE ON DOOR AND GASKET UNDER WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR LOOSE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED PLASTIC CAULKING HOLDING SLASH GUARDS ON SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX SPLASH GUARDS TO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

: NOTED LIGHT OVER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BURNT OUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB

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

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

NOV 1
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUBBER GASKETS AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR COMEING LOOSE ON DOOR AND GASKET UNDER WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR LOOSE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED PLASTIC CAULKING HOLDING SLASH GUARDS ON SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX SPLASH GUARDS TO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED LIGHT OVER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BURNT OUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

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

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

MAR 23
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPER LABELD/DATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS.

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

NOTED POP NOZZLES AT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE STICKY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

VENTILATION IN RESTROOM NEEDS DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

NOV 10
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 9
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMP SINK BACKING UP, WHEN WATER FROM ANY COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK IS RELEASED. WATER IS COVERING THE FLOOR IT HAS OPEN FLOOR DRAIN WHICH WATER IS GOING TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO CORRECT PROBLEM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE'S ARE WALKING IN AND OUT OF THE FOOD AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE COKE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DINING AREA. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE MACHINE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN DETAILED CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1631893, DATED 2/25/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #35; DETACHED WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SAME VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SURFACE IS NON ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP COVERED WITH WATER (SEE VIOLATION #10). ALSO, FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA AND FRONT PREP BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND HOOD FILTERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE SLUSHY MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICES ON BOTH COFFEE AND ICE MACHINE. ALSO, LID TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IS BENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LID REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,AND THE REAR AREA.

FEB 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1631893, DATED 2/18/16. VIOLATION #18; FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER OVEN IN FRONT PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PEELING WALLPAPER IN REAR PREP, DETACHED WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED

FEB 18
2016
FAILED
7 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

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER OVEN IN FRONT PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PEELING WALLPAPER IN REAR PREP, DETACHED WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHEILDS WITH DEBRIS INSIDE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAY 1
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES UPON MY ARRIVAL EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD(MADE A SANDWICH WITH HAM AND OTHER READY TO EAT FOOD),AFTER INFORMED WHO I WAS SHE CALLED THE MANAGER FROM THE GAS STATION(ACROSS FROM THE PARKING LOT),HOWEVER MANAGER THAT REPORTED ON PREMISES HAS AN EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE:3-7-2015. THE OTHER TWO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS WITH CURRENT CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE OFF.AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

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

CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINER AND TO COVER THE MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER UNDER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER WITH MINIMAL MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND KNOBS OF INTERIOR OF THE UNIT.

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE OVEN,ALSO WATER ON FLOOR UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

LEAKING WATER PIPE FROM UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER THE POP DISPENSER AT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 10
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FANGUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN.

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

FOUND TOOLS NOT PROPERLY STORED.(ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS)

AUG 22
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WATER PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

AUG 14
2013
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED RIM OF TOILET BOWL WITH FECES. ALSO TOILET FULL WITH HUMAN WASTE AND NOT FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SAID TOILET.EMPLOYEE FLUSHED/CLEANED TOILET. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED/NOT ACCESSIBLE, UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSIDE THE SAID SINK WAS STORED PLASTIC USED CONTAINERS, WHICH WAS REMOVED AFTER MY REQUEST.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE BIN.FOUND BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE ICE CUBES.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT,BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSED STORE.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED(TURKEY,CHICKEN MEATBALLS,TUNA, ETC.)A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED. POSTED WERE TWO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE: MR.KHAN MOHAMMAD FAIZULLAH AND MR.AFZALI ATEULAH, HOWEVER BOTH WERE NOT ON PREMISES,ALSO NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS AT PRESENT TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

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

WATER PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

JUN 14
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

MANAGER ON PREMISES DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON 4-22-12,NO PROOF OF ENROLLEMNT TO CLASS PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012.

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, DEBRIS.ALSO ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES

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

REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT.

JUN 5
2012
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE, SUCH AS: HANDLING THE MONEY, WIPING THE FOOD SCALE WITH DEGREASE,AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, THAN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUT-ON FOOD GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUT-ON GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN TO EMPLOYEE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE: INSIDE THE SINK A DIRTY CONTAINER WITH A FOOD AND SCOOP, IN FRONT OF THE SINK A BLACK PLASTIC CRATE AND ON TOP OF IT BOXES,ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK BROOM, DUST PAN AND OTHER ITEMS.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS,EMPLOYEE PROVIDE IT UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BAGS OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING THE DUMPSTER CONTAINER,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. GROUND NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, DEBRIS.ALSO ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT.

FEB 3
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 8
2011
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE PAN OF ICE BEING MADE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID ICE MACHINE PROFESSIONALLY CLEAN AND SANITIZED,AND PROVIDE SERVICE RECEIPT FOR REINSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF SOAP AND CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE ON 3COMP.SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON/DEBRIS ON TABLES IN THE DINING,1COMP.& EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN TOILET AND AT FRONT BY COFFEE MACHINE STAND,AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR PREPS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING IN TOILET,AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON VENT IN TOILET.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE,TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST NOT BE SUBSTITUTE AS STORAGE DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.

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