MAR 8
2024
PASS 1 violation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN DELI COOLERS. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MAINTAIN.
SUBWAY.
Chicago Health Dept
3235 W ADDISON ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2024.
Last inspected Mar 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
VIOLATIONS
47
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 3
2023
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 26
2023
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CONERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
AUG 12
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT 50.8 F.OBSERVED NO TCS FOODS INSIDE THE MENTIONED COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.THE MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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AUG 27
2021
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SANITIZER PUMP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO ADD SANITIZER TO SINK BY HAND WHEN SANITIZING DISHES AND REPAIR OR REPLACE PUMP SO THAT IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NOV 20
2020
PASS 4 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE, INCLUDING THE ICE MACHINE PLASTIC CHUTE FOR DISPENSING THE ICE, NOTED NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING EXTREMELY SLOW. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A MESH FOOD STRAINER BEING USED AS A FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER DRAIN COVER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING INTENSITY FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
JUL 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULB MISSING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED, NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2201005 DATED ON 08/16/18. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-5021.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 14
2017
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BOTH PREP AREAS HAND WASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND WASH BOWLS MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
OCT 24
2016
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM THE FLOOR UNDER ALL OF THE CUSTOMER SEATING BOOTHS IN THE MAIN CUSTOMER SITTING AREA.
FEB 25
2016
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK FACUET.
APR 30
2015
PASS · 0 violations
APR 23
2015
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUBS,CHOPPED SALADS,SOUPS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING KNOZZLES AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
OCT 22
2014
PASS 1 violation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
JAN 24
2014
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIDS AT HOT HOLDING SOUP UNITS,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD SHELVES, MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA, AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS,
APR 22
2013
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER (EMPTY BOXES) ALL OVER THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ALL EMPTY BOXES AND CLEAN THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED MANAGER HELPING PREPARE SANDWICHES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING SANDWICHES.
JUL 3
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING/SALADS AND SANDWICHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.
FEB 21
2012
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE, CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE AND TRAY FOR SAME MACHINE.
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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
JUL 16
2010
PASS 2 violations
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.OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN FOOT PRINTS ON REAR, FRONT FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.OBSERVED EMPTY BOXES INSTRUCTED TO BREAK DOWN AND REMOVE.
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