SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

BEAT. 47/100

1118 S KEDZIE AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 19, 2025 · passed

Failed 6 of 35 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
35
23 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 19
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JAN 15
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 31
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOOD (BEEF).INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ONL THAW FOODS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOORS IN REAR DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 28
2021
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 14
2021
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS *CHICKEN,TURKEY,SLICED TOMATO,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-14 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN MOP SINK AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE WITH A LOT OF STANDING WATER ON LOWER SHELF OF CABINET.MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP AREA DRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/14/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510774 6/3/21 NOT CORRECTED #37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#49- MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON SODA AND ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,LOWER SHELVES AT COLD HOLDING UNITS.#55- MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE OVENS.#55- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CORRECT,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

JUN 3
2021
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO OPEN CUPS.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON SODA AND ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,LOWER SHELVES AT COLD HOLDING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE OVENS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 10
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS, ALONG THE EDGES OF THE BASEBOARDS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAM, TURKEY, ETC ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CAULKING IN DISREPAIR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BLACK THICK BUILDUP ALONG LEDGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE LOCATED ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED 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 #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 - OBSERVED 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

MAR 26
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

MAR 21
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE IS GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT OF THE RESTAURANT AND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE PARKING LOT. ALSO, OBSERVED MULTIPLE BAGS OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE LIDS AND TO KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

MAR 19
2018
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYER IN WASHROOM #1 IS NOT FUNCTIONING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DRYER OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED 2 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS CANNOT BE HUNG IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE IS GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT OF THE RESTAURANT AND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE PARKING LOT. ALSO, OBSERVED MULTIPLE BAGS OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE LIDS AND TO KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

SEP 14
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 20
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE TOP FAUCET KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

DEC 28
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE TOP FAUCET KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

DEC 19
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE (STRAIGHT AHEAD FAR REAR WHEN WALKING TOWARDS) TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER FAUCET DOES NOT STAY ON (WITHOUT BEING HELD DOWN)FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT IT STAYS ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 01/22/2016 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE TOP FAUCET KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

JAN 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (118.3F). ALSO, A BAG OF SOUP SITTING ON THE PREP TABLE WAS NOT AT THE REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER IF COLD AND 140F AND HIGHER IF HOT. SOUP WAS 66.5F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT/COLD FOODS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE(S). A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 4LBS. VALUED AT $10.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE (ONLY ONE ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME) HANDLING MONEY, ON THE PHONE AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO MAKE A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN TOUCHING MONEY, PHONE, BODY, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP, HAM, TUNA, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NONWORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER ISNIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 1
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 8
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE

MAY 7
2015
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45.5F. THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHEESE AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 48.2F, TUNA SALAD AT 48.5F, HAM AT 44.9F, PEPPERONI AT 44.6F, ROAST BEEF AT 45.6F, EGG WHITES AT 46.5F, CUT TOMATOES AT 46F, MILK AT 49.4F, AND SOUP AT 46.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER: TURKEY AT 48.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT: SOUP AT 98.6-137.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 250# OF FOOD WORTH $2400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA FROM THE DRAIN LINE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET OF THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE DRAIN LINE. WASH AND SANITIZE FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/13/14 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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

REGLUE THE BASEBOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE HALLWAY.

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

OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE BULB.

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

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN COOKIES STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL BOXES OFF OF THE FLOOR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWHICHES, SOUPS, TUNA,MEAT BALLS AND CHICKEN. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

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

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 27
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT,UNDER COUNTER TOP OVENS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL & WALLBASES BEHIND BREAD CARTS & NEAR REAR DOOR.

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

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDRENERTH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14
2014
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED FRONT UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER AT 49.2F WITH READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS COLD CUT LUNCHEON MEAT,TURKEY,CRABMEAT.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS IN 2-DOOR FRONT UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER SUCH AS CHICKEN 49.0F-50.0F,TURKEY 48.0F,CRABMEAT 50.1F,VEGETARIAN PATTIES 53.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX.5LBS.$15.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

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DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED WATER LEAKY FROM THE GREASE TRAP WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO NOTICED SMALL HOLE ON SIDE OF GREASESTRAP AND WATER IS LEAKING FROM THAT AREA ALSO A VERY STRONG FOUL ODOR TOO.MUST CLEAN & REPAIR GREASETRAP AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM AROUND GREASE TRAP.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT,UNDER COUNTER TOP OVENS.

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

FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA NEED CLEANING AT THE SELF SERVER POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL & WALLBASES BEHIND BREAD CARTS & NEAR REAR DOOR.

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

NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE AND LEAKY & LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE UNDER 3- COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 15
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES

JUN 5
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVING AREA (CDI). CLEAN ICE CHUTE AND DRAIN AT ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

MAR 27
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SOME STAINED FLOOR TILE AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE STAINED TILE.

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

REMOVE PAPER HANGING FROM CEILING VENT IN REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THREE COMP SINK.

AUG 17
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE SMALL SANDWICH KNIVES IVES CLEAN ARE SPOTTED WITH DEPOSITS, SCRUB THE KNIVES CLEAN PRIOR TO SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

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

THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP BEHIND THE ICE CHUTE, CLAEN AND SANITIXE AREA IN DETAIL.

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

THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

JAN 6
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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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. SWEEP FLOOR IN REAR AROUND HOT WATER TANK.

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

REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

APR 25
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM AUG. 4, 2010 WAS CORRECTED. WIPE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVING LINE.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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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 ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN CORNERS OF RESTAURANT; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 4
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM AUG. 4, 2010 WAS CORRECTED. WIPE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVING LINE.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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 ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN CORNERS OF RESTAURANT; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 4
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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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. Maintain the shelves above food prep area.

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