APR 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY.
BEAT. 48/100
3051 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 17, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 18 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#2252685 DATE1-7-2019.OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.CITATION ISSUED-SEE#60 BELOW
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATION#58 NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#2252658 DATED 1-17-2019 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.
JAN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING PANELS OVER WALK IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING PANELS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER CORE VIOLATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BCOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
JAN 92018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SHEET PAN NOT INVERTED FOR STORAGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT SHEET PANS AFTER SANITIZING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH PAPER AND REFUSE ON FLOOR AT REAR DUSHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
SEP 132017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER UNDER CASH REGISTER WITH DUST AND SOME TRASH.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS, ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
JAN 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.
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SEP 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, APPEARS TO BE DEAD BUGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
SEP 272016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT ONE OF THREE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER WITHIN 48 HOURS, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, APPEARS TO BE DEAD BUGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
JAN 72016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED: 03/12/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #1527795 , FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, APPEARS TO BE DEAD BUGS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS, AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREAS,
MAR 122015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL GREASE TRAP (ON FLOOR) WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA AND INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER (DINING AREA).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER IN REAR AND INSIDE METER CLOSET (REAR DINING AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 162014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 16
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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), non food contact surfaces of rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front cabinet shelving by pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need cleaning(detailed, floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment sink drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
JAN 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE SOUP HOT HOLDING IS SLOW DRAINING- MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER MUST PROVIDED,KEPT VISIBLE INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
AUG 72013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cabinet shelving by pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors by walk in freezer, and under cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in front prep area not clean, need cleaning.
JAN 182013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 18
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen prep area under 3 compartment sink need cleaning(corners).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep area,dining area, and bathroom not clean, need cleaning.
MAY 182012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS ON THE SIDE OF COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENT COVER INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 162011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 16
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
MAR 222011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage shelves under front counter and storage cabinet of soda dispenser not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in corners and storage room not maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily.
OCT 212010FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2010
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND CHICKEN -POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,132.5F IN STEAM TABLE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,OTHER FOODS IN THE STEAM TABLE MEATBALLS,SOUP WERE AT 143.5F AND 144.2F;DISCARDED THE CHICKEN 5LBS,$20.00;INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE,INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT OF THE STEAM TABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 140F OR ABOVE
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 PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK FRONT AREA AND PREP TABLE,AT THIS TIME NO PREPARATION IN THIS AREA ,FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AT THE REAR AREA
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 INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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