JAN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
BEAT. 25/100
1938 W LAWRENCE AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 10, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
JAN 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1978958 DATED 1/5/2017 STILL NOT CORRECTED:-#32) MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE VEGETABLE PREP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST RE-INSTALL.#41) ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE INCLUDING UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT FAUCET OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE FOLLOWING THE CITY CODE.
JAN 52018FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2018
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND NO PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, SALADS, DELI MEATS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1978958 DATED 1/5/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE VEGETABLE PREP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST RE-INSTALL.#41) ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE INCLUDING UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT FAUCET OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE FOLLOWING THE CITY CODE.
JAN 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER EACH GLOVE USE SEVERAL TIMES AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AFTER HANDLING MONEY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN HELD HOT AT 163.4F. MANAGER ARRIVED ONE HOUR LATER AFTER BEING NOTIFIED OF THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE VEGETABLE PREP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST RE-INSTALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE INCLUDING UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR.
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FEB 82016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 105F AND THEN GOES DOWN TO 98F TO 99F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE TO 110F THRU-OUT PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR MINOR VIOATION STILL NOT CORREECTED. #32- DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE THE DISCOLORATION OF THE LID OF THE ICE TRAY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES.
FEB 52016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2016
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WE PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT # 1579081 DATED 10/19/15 POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1579081 DATED 10/19/15. #32-: DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION ON THE LID OF THE ICE TRAY AND MAINTAIN. #38-THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PLUMBING BACKUPS IN THE FUTURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
OCT 192015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION ON THE LID OF THE ICE TRAY AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PLUMBING BACKUPS IN THE FUTURE.
APR 272015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, SOUP, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES & TO HAVE THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE FRONT HAND SINK OR RELOCATE THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT FOR SOUPS.
OCT 312014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 31
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD
APR 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA NEED TO STORE THEM 6" OFF THE FLOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT, BROKEN CEILING AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SAID TILES. DUST INSIDE THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR 0F ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE AND ICE CUBES.ICE DISPENSER HAS A BLACK SUBSTANCE BEHIND THE NOZZLE. TAGGED MACHINE " HELD FOR INSPECTION",INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ICE IN BAGS THAT ARE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,BOUGHT AT CVS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER THE SHELF WERE JUICE BOXES AREA STORED AND BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA NEED TO STORE THEM 6" OFF THE FLOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT, BROKEN CEILING AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SAID TILES. DUST INSIDE THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
JAN 262012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN GASKETS.
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. OBSERVED 2 DAMAGED CEILING TILES(HOLES IN CEILING TILES) ABOVE REAR STORAGE ALSO OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS BY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS.
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