AUG 13
2019
PASS · 0 violations
SUBWAY.
Chicago Health Dept
6620 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2019.
14 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2019.
Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
44
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PEOPLE ENTERING THE FACILITY THROUGH THE BACK DOOR ADJACENT TO THE FOOD PREP AREAS, THEN PROCEED WALKING THROUGH THE FOOD PREP AREAS, THEN WALK AROUND THE COUNTER TO GET IN LINE FOR FOOD SERVICE. ONLY AUTHORIZED PEOPLE SHALL BE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD PAPER LINER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE A SHELF LINER THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK TO BE EASILY VISIBLE FOR INSPECTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA SYRUP PUMP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
SEP 18
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
FEB 16
2017
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front cabinet shelving not clean, had excess dirt on corners, needs detailed cleaning(corners, crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen area under storage shelving, not clean. had excess grease build up. need detailed cleaning(corners).
NOV 17
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
* 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, Deli Meat, Cold Tuna, Hot Soup AND MEAT BALLS SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR SURFACES OF POP STATION AND HAND SINK IN MENS BATHROOM, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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MAY 5
2016
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
APR 28
2016
FAIL 4 violations
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTE WATER OVER FLOWS ON TO FLOOR, NOT DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 04/16/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1532973, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
APR 16
2015
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY BUILD-UP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 10
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INFORMED OPERATOR XEROX COPY OF A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT ACCEPTABLE ONLY ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD ABOVE THE BAKING OVEN IN NEED FOR CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IS DIM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
* 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 (MEATBALLS, CHICKEN,TUNA, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. A MANAGER RAHUL H.PATEL ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX. 9:30 A.M. WITH A XEROX COPY OF A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGER WAS INFORMED THAT COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE ONLY ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE WORNED-OUT CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING MUST REPAIR.
JAN 9
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS HOT AND COLD MEAT AND POULTRY SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 THIS OCCURRED FROM 2:50 TO 4:00 CODE STATES THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED
APR 16
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazarodus foods-Meatballs at 189.2 F are prepared and served. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to shield bulb.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Water pressure low at three compartment sink. Instructed to increase water pressure.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer broke inside front prep cooler. Instructed to replace non-working thermometer.
FEB 15
2012
PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Violation #02 now corrected.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Violation #18 now corrected.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Violation #24 now corrected.
FEB 10
2012
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Walk-in cooler and freezer being repaired. Instructed to have cooler at 40 F or below and freezer at 0 F or below.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Found apporximately 10 mice dropping under beverage dispenser. Also, rear exit door not rodent proofed or sealed at bottom. Instructed to rodent proof rear door and remove rodent activity.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Instructed running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink. Water coming up from floor drain airgap. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of water.
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