SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

BEAT. 44/100

1608 W 59TH ST · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 14, 2012 · passed

Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
13
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 14
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

FEB 3
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED MANAGER WASHING MULTI-USE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH WATER AND PLACING ON COLD HOLDING LINE TO USE. INSTD MGR ON PROPER DISHWASHING (WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE) AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRTICAL.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE/BOXES (OVER 50) BEING STORED IN REAR CAUSING FOUL SMELL. INSTD TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN GARBAGE AND STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO HAVE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND TO DISPOSE OF GARBAGE PROPERLY. RECOMMEND TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP FOR EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

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

INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT PREP LINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND ORGANIZE.

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

JUN 6
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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 CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED CHICKEN(172.9F) IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H73127 COURT DATE 7-14-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAY, CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, SHELVES UNDER DISPLAY COOLERS, CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, PREP SINK, 3-COMP SINK, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (SPILLS).

MINORSanitation
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. REPLACE OUTLET COVER ALONG WEST WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK.

APR 21
2010
PASSED
0 violations
APR 19
2010
FAILED
1 violation1 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS.

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MAR 29
2010
FAILED
0 violations

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