Chicago
44
BEAT

Subway

3538 E 118th St, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
44/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
16 passed
Last Inspected
2024-02-16
Pass Rate
67%
5 failures
Score
44/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-02-16)
Failed 5 inspections (2023, 2023, 2022...)
Food Temperature issues found across 7 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 23×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
2024-02-16 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-08-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-08-02 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT,CUP HOLDER AND LOW SHELF OF REGISTER AND UNDER STORAGE ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS OF STORAGE RACKS,ALL COOLERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-07-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 2.5LBS.-CHICKEN TERIYAKI 48.3F.2.5LBS. -STEAK 48.2F.2.5LBS. -BUFFALO CHICKEN 48.2F.4LBS. ROTISSERIE CHICKEN-47.7F.2LBS. ROAST BEEF-47.1F.3LBS. TUNA-47.3F-50.2F.1LB.COLD CUT-52.0F-56.7F....

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT,CUP HOLDER AND LOW SHELF OF REGISTER AND ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR IN REAR ST...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DRIP TRAY AND LOWER CABINET OF SODA MACHINE,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS OF STORAGE RACKS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,WALL TRIM NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KIDS MEALS MILK ARE 140 CALORIES MORE THAN ALLOWED PER SERVING.MUST BE 130 CALORIES OF LESS.

2022-09-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-09-27 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREMISES PREVIOUSLY SITE ON 9-23-22 INADEQUATE PLUMBLING: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-030(C).

2022-09-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWICHES, SOUPS AND CHILI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-3...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HANSINK WAS CORRECTED AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 3LBS OF DELI TURKEY AT 56.8F AND DELI HAM AT 56.7F INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARDED AND DENATURE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUE #7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER AND 3-DOOR COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-030(C).

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2021-08-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-08-11 Fail Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

2020-12-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON AND ARPUND REAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-05-23 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2018-05-14 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2017-05-15 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2017-04-17 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE BOEXES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

2016-12-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 61.2F. THIS COOLER HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN HOLD AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW. THIS COOLER IS HELD FOR INSPECTION. C...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND VARIOUS POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER SUCH AS: 15LBS OF CHICKEN STRIPS(GRILLED,TERIYAKI,BUFFALO) AT 48.4F TO 51F, 5LBS OF TUNA AT 48.5F AND 20LBS OF STEAK AT 50.4F. TOTAL WEIGHT 40LBS...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP.

2015-06-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT COLD SERVING LINE IN PREP AREA,TURKEY 45.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB TOTAL COST $16.00,HAM 45.8F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB TOTAL COST $6.00 TUNA,45.7F,TOTAL COST $10.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB AND MEAT BALLS 10...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORES IN THE REAR OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANLESR CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION

2014-12-15 Pass Canvass
2
minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN SPILLS AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN REAR AND DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. PAINT INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

minor Pest Activity

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

WHEN NOT IN USE MUST REMOVE MOP FROM DIRTY WATER, HANG IT UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING

2014-09-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2013-02-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DIRTY MOP WATER AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.ALSO MUST CLEN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK.

2012-02-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
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.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS ...

serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

2011-02-16 Pass Canvass
4
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 CARDBOARD UNDER THE FRONT MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO 2 DOOR FREEZER MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND HAVE THE ...

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.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AROUND DOOR OF 2 DOOR FRE...

minor Sanitation

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 CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED REAR ABOVE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THE OVENS.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

2010-06-18 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/DIVIDER TO SEPARATE 1-COMP. SINK FROM PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ON REAR REACH-IN COOLERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

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