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Subway

7213 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
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53/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
14
9 passed
Last Inspected
2017-07-07
Pass Rate
64%
2 failures
Score
53/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2017-07-07)
Failed 2 inspections (2017, 2014)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 5 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 32×
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
2017-07-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. EMPLOYEE WAS AWARE OF WALK-IN COOLER BREAKDOWN SINCE YESTERDAY (06/29). ALSO RREACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING DELI FOOD PRODUCTS: HAM AT 46.9F/48.7F/47.8F/48.1F/47.5F, TURKEY...

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND WASTE/SEWAGE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (WITH SEWAGE SMELL AND BLACK PARTICLES). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST C...

serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (EG DELI MEAT, CHICKEN, MEATBALLS, SOUPS ETC) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTI...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES (10-21-2016, INSPECTION REPORT# 1966946). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE SODA SYRUP SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER).---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST REPAIR CEILING VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REORGANIZE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2016-10-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2016-02-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DINING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING WATER COMING FROM POP STATION AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

2015-05-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG DELI MEAT, TUNA SALAD, SOUPS, MEATBALLS, CHICKEN ETC.) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATI...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE AND COUNTER TOP UNDER AND AROUND BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES AND NO MILK CRATES AS SHELVES.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2014-10-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving in kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). prep table lower shelving not c...

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remainin(Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).

2014-10-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Found rear exposed hand sink in in rear prep area in state of disrepair, no maintained, above exposed hand sink was leaking from behind wall, water leaking on floor, behind wall. Mgmt was advised to use exposed hand sink in front prep area. Mgmt wa...

minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving in kitchen areas that had peeling paint/rust/shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving in kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tile by front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet of 3 compartment sink leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

2014-05-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-05-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DURING THIS INSPECTION.WATER TEMPERATURE 50F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED (BROKEN) WATER WAS FOUND TURNED OFF. EMPLOYEE TURNED ON THE WATER SHUTT-OFF BENEATH SINK AND WATER COMES OUT BENEATH THE WALL (NON-STOP) ON TO THE KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE FUNCTIONAL,AC...

serious Sanitation

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 SANI...

serious Documentation & Training

* 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 (MAKING SANDWICHES,SOUP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT A...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE FRONT SERVICE.

2013-01-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of rear storage racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

2012-05-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED,FOUND ICE MAKER OF THE SODA MACHINE VERY DIRTY,EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLDY MATERIAL CLINGING TO WALLS AND TUBE TOUCHING FLOW OF WATER TO ICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND DISCARD ICE;BEFORE END OF INSPE...

minor Sanitation

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

CABINETS UNDER SERVICE LINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2011-11-30 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Storage cabinets, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Light through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Rear door worn bottom right corner. Instructed to repair to prevent daylight.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Front exposed handsink cold water leaking at faucet. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

2011-03-14 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Storage cabinets and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in corners and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tile not maintained. Instructed to replace any missing ceiling tile.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside all coolers.

2010-06-07 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. MUST READJUST SWEEP/STRIP ON EXIT DOOR

minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR IN GREASE TRAP AREA MUST BE FINISH,MUST BE SMOOTH;FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. CEILING VENTS IN LADIES WASHROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER

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