SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

BEAT. 47/100

4303 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 15, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 27 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
16 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 9:05AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. AT 9:05AM CERTIFIED MANAGER DHRUMIL PATEL ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2610299 DATED 1/10/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

JAN 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED TWO FOOD EMPLOYEES ON-SITE WASH HANDS WITH IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WASHED HANDS FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS WITH MINIMAL FRICTION CREATED ON SURFACES OF THE HANDS, ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT APPLYING SOAP. INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES TO RE-WASH HANDS AND INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. DISCUSSED PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE WITH PERSON-IN-CHARGE AND BOTH EMPLOYEES RE-WASHED HANDS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING AT TIME OF INSPECTION: SALAMI AT 50.2F, HAM AT 51.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN SODA MACHINE NOZZLES STORED IN FOOD CONTAINER DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN SODA MACHINE NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED AERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKS AND SPRAYS WATER WHEN FAUCET IS ACTIVATED, BUT HANDWASHING SINK FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AERATOR OR FAUCET ASSEMBLY TO ELIMINATE WATER SPRAY WHEN FAUCET IS ACTIVATED AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH SODA MACHINE BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED SPILLS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SPILLS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6
2024
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 5
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS,DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRIED-UP BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

FEB 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (MEATBALLS AT 146.1F) WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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JAN 26
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT STOPPER LEVER UNDERNEATH THE LEFT COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 27
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed water leak at base of faucet at 3-compartment sink.Instructed to repair and maintain plumbing leak.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed accumulation of dusts on exhaust hood at front food prep area.Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

AUG 24
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

JAN 24
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS,MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAULK AROUND THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24
2019
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 17
2019
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION TO REMOVE DRIED UP SPILLS/DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE HOT KNOB AT THE HAND WASHING SINK REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2184370 DATED:07/09/2018 #58 PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). Oct 9, 2018 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGY TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGY TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

JAN 2
2018
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 22
2017
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2059935 DATED 6/2/17. #32-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA,WHICH IS REALLY CLOSE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE. #35- REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA,WHICH IS REALLY CLOSE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB.

JUN 2
2017
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR PANEL, PLASTIC LID AND SURFACES WITH ORANGE,BLACK WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AND PLASTIC LID AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA,WHICH IS REALLY CLOSE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB.

NOV 21
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found leak at pipes under left basin of 3 compartment sink, and under hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair these leaks. Must maintain same.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometer inside coolers under oven. Thermometer must be conspicuous. Must maintain same

NOV 14
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found leak at pipes under left basin of 3 compartment sink, and under hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair these leaks. Must maintain same.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometer inside coolers under oven. Thermometer must be conspicuous. Must maintain same.

NOV 4
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Found food (ice for consumption) not protected during storage. Found large amounts of orange and black, slimy, mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine (on plastic cover and throughout interior). Ice machine turned off during inspection. Must remove substance, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found 1/2 - 1 inch gap along bottom of front entry door. Instructed all entry doors must be tight fitting at all times to prevent pest entry. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Found leak at pipes under left basin of 3 compartment sink, and under hand sink in kitchen area. Must repair these leaks. Must maintain same.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometer inside coolers under oven. Thermometer must be conspicuous. Must maintain same.

FEB 19
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST COOLER AT FRONT SERVING LINE

NOV 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET WITH DIRTY UTENSILS IN THE WASH BASIN, WITHOUT ITS QUATERNARY SANITIZER. EMPLOYEE ON SITE STATED IT WAS WATER IN THIRD COMPARTMENT ONLY AND NOTED 0 PPM QUATERNARY SANITIZER DETECTED. CERTIFIED MANAGER CORRECTED UPON HIS ARRIVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO COLD WATER AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED SINK TO PROVIDE COLD WATER AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS UPON HIS ARRIVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND THE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATIONS OBSERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED 50 MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREPARED READY TO EAT TUNA SALAD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT STORE TO GO CONTAINERS OR FOOD PACKETS UNDER PLUMBING FIXTURE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE PROTECTED.

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

LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

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

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MAR 30
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE MACHINES PLASTIC ICE SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLAGE IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 2
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE (TOP OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER) IN DINING/SERVICE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 10
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FEB 26
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD CERITICATE POSTED . MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE SERVED.

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

EMPTY BOXES ON FLOOR BLOCKING EASY ACCESS TO MOB SINK. MUST REMOVE EMPTY BOXES.

MAY 23
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, walk in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, front counter shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

Light shields in rear prep area need cleaning.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

NOV 2
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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