SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

BEAT. 43/100

2101 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 27, 2026 · passed

Failed 4 of 29 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
20 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 27
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 16
2026
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS, AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

FEB 3
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 27
2025
FAILED
4 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 80 TO 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER SHELF, IN WASHROOM UNDER SINK INSIDE CABINET, ALONG FLOOR IN WASHROOM AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER AND INSIDE CABINET WHERE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE SITS IN LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

CRITICALPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER FOR PARTICLES, DIRT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN ALL AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPING OBSERVED AND MAINTAIN.

APR 23
2024
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 5
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN CORNER AREAS OF PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA; CLEAN FLOORS.

FEB 9
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN CORNERS BESIDE THE POP IN A BOX AND BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 18
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

DEC 3
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK SUGAR STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SUGAR TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 10
2021
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53 (OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE). NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 05/20/20. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED IN REAR DISH WASHHNG AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MAY 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDS SHALL BE WASHED IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHING SINK AND MAY NOT BE WASHED IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND PREPARING SANDWICHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. HANDS SHALL BE WASHED BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION INCLUDIJNG WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND AFTER HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS. PRIORITY 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46F-48F, STEAK STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER 45.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 46.2F. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED IN REAR DISH WASHHNG AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES IN EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 7
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SUGAR AND COFFEE STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED IN REAR DISH WASHHNG AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUN 5
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELF BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND BY FUSE BOXES NEAR WASHROOM IN REAR.

MAR 27
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT WAS OUT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST ATTACH A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE WASHROOM DOOR.

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

FOUND NO HOT WATER KNOB AT THE UTILITY SINK; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER KNOB AT THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK.

MAR 31
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AREA OF DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

NOV 10
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

JAN 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS TURKEY,HAM AND OTHER DELI SANDWHICHES, AND SOUPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

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

NOTED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED WATER AROUND THE BASE OF THE TOILET. MUST FIND AND REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.

JAN 5
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY(30 MICE DROPPINGS)INSIDE CADINET ON THE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS TURKEY,HAM AND OTHER DELI SANDWHICHES, AND SOUPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

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

FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

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

NOTED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED WATER AROUND THE BASE OF THE TOILET. MUST FIND AND REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.

JAN 7
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:- FOOD DEBRIS IN THE MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH SANDWICH STATION PREP TABLE AND CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS A LOT OF DUST, CRUMBS AND DEBRIS).

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

MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THEMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEES THAT WORK HERE AND DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAS A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WITH IN 90 DAYS.

APR 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT STORED AT PROPER TEMPERATURES. BUFFALO CHICKEN IN SMALL PORTIONED CONTAINERS FOUND AT 48.0F, 47.2F, & 45.4F, SHVAED BEEF IN SMALL PORTIONED CONTAINERS FOUND AT 48.0F, AND 45.6F. FOUND PRODUCTS STACKED TO HIGH ABOVE COOLING LINES ON REFRIGERATED SANDWICH STATION TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW +/- 2 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BELOW COOLING LINES IN PANS, AND TO CHECK PRODUCT TEMPERATURES WHICH SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COME FROM REAR OUT OF WASHROOM TO FOOD PREP AREA WALK PASS THE EXPOSED HAND SINK PUT ON GLOVES AND MAKE CUSTOMER'S SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. CRITICAL 7-38-010(A).

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

REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA(FOOD DEBRIS)MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH SANDWICH STATION PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER ATTACHMENT ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, AND CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT OF DIRT, CRUMBS AND DEBRIS). MUST RE-GROUT OR LEVEL FLOOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND BREAD HOLDING UNIT.

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP, DISHWASHING, REAR STORAGE AND IN WASHROOM NEED CLEANING, OR PAINTING OR PANELING NEED REPLACING IF NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED(DEBRIS).

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

MOP SINK NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE, CO2 TANKS AND STORAGE RACK FOR PAPER GOODS ON EACH SIDE WHICH LEAVES NO ROOM TO PROPERLY USE SINK. MUST REARRANGE AREA SO THAT THIS SINK CAN BE USED PROPERLY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED A PERSON COME FROM OUTSIDE AND ENTER FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, OPEN STORAGE CABINET, GET A CUP, FILL IT UP AT SEF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING AREA AND LEAVE PREMISES. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONELL NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA, FOOD STORAGE AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA.

MINOROther
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

NO 'NO SMOKING' SIGN POSTED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES. VIOLATION 7-32-020(A).

AUG 8
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS NEED CLEANING AT 3-COMP SINK AREA.MUST CLEAN.

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

FOUND MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE AND DIRTY WATER IN BUCKET.MUST CLEAN BUCKET AFTER EACH USE,AND PROPERLY STORE MOP.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLEANING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS,AND IN SINKS.MUST PREPERLY STORE CLEANING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS.

DEC 5
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.ALSO MUST PROVIDE LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTRAINER WITH LID FOR OPEN BAG OF SUGAR.

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

MOP NOT PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE.MUST INVERT MOP AND REMOVE ANY DIRTY MOP WATER,CLEAN MOP BUCKET AFTER USE AND INTERIOR OF WASTE CANS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

AUG 21
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER HAND SINK CABINET.

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

CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLES IN REAR.

MAY 9
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT NECK, AND UTILITY MOP SINK HANDLE NEEDS REPAIR

MAR 25
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 FRONT FANGUARD COVER (SODA COOLER) NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZER LEAKING AT THE NECK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND UTILITY SINK HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 10
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SWEEP FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN.

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

MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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