FEB 16
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
BEAT. 44/100
3538 E 118TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 16, 2024 · passed
Failed 5 of 24 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
16 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 22023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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 SHELVES, IN BETWEEN CO2 TANKS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/2/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 282023FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2023
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. 1LB. SALAMI-49.3F.1LBS.PEPPERONI-47.7F.1LBS. CAPPACOLIA-52.5LBS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.29.5LBS. $300.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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 STORAGE AREA AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, IN BETWEEN CO2 TANKS.ALSO, 3- DEAD DECAYED MICE ON GLUE BOARD ON LOWER SHELF OF COLD HOLDING UNIT & REGISTER.3- 5 LIVE LARGE & SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD MICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/28/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,WALL TRIM NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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SEP 272022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 27
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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).
SEP 232022FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2022
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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 #7-38-012.
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. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-030(C).
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER AND 3-DOOR COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
AUG 112021FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2021
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
DEC 162020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 16
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON AND ARPUND REAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 232019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
APR 172017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE BOEXES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
DEC 52016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 5
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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 AND TOTAL COST $250 OF FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 212016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 21
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JUN 22015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 100.9F TOTRAL WEIGHT 3LB TOTAL COST $10.00 FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DSETROYED DURING INSPECTION,THE TOTAL WEIGHT FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE 6LBS THE TOTAL COST FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE $42.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANLESR CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION
DEC 152014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
SEP 42014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 4
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 192013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 19
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 32012PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 BETWEEN TASK. EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AT CASH REGISTER,PUT GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST,START PREPARING SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER,TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS,(TOMATOES,LETTUCE,BREAD,ETC).INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS-CDI. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
* 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
FEB 162011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2011
PASSED
4 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 CARDBOARD UNDER THE FRONT MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO 2 DOOR FREEZER MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND HAVE THE DOOR HEATING ELEMENT CHECKED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPAIR.
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 FREEZER.
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.
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 provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 182010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/DIVIDER TO SEPARATE 1-COMP. SINK FROM PREP TABLE.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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