SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

YOUR CALL. 49/100

2008 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 3, 2025 · passed

15 of 29 inspections passed, 9 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
15 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jun 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 3
2025
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 30
2024
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 16
2024
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A)//NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER IN LOBBY WITH BLACK, PINK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B)//VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE UPRIGHT MILK REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 10
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE UPRIGHT MILK REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15--- OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 23
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2573759 ON 04/05/2023. #56. INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE SOUTHSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

APR 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPEROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TUNA SALAD @ 45.9F, ASSORTED DELI MEATS RANGING BETWEEN 45.F TO 51.8F, SLICED TOMATOES @ 46.9F AND ASSORTED CHEESE FROM 44.6F TO 48F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. OWNER LOWERED THE THERMOSTAT DURING THE INSPECTION. COOLER NOTED AT 38.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/COOKING EQUIPMENT ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR HANGING OVER SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LARGE RAW WOODEN PANELING MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR HALLWAY AT THE WASHROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES A ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE SOUTHSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

FEB 25
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FLOOR DRAIN ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING(NOT OVERFLOWING ON FLOOR).REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNIT.REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FRREZER.REMOVE SAID ICE AND MAINTAIN

FEB 11
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINET WALL UNDER SODA MACHINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE OF WALL TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN IN the SAME CABINET NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

MAR 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SANITIZER SOLUTION EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIROUS. MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINK.SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASH PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND BROKEN MECHANICAL WALL DISPENSER FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT DISPENSING QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN EMPLOYEE PUSHES THE BUTTON TO RELEASE SOLUTION, NO SOLUTION COMES OUT OF THE HOSE ATTACHED AT BOTTLE AND THROUGH THE UNIT,ELSE EMPLOYEE CHANGED GALLON WITH A NEW,HOWEVER WITH NEGATIVE RESULT. MUST REPAIR CAUSE OF THE UNIT.REPLACE. PRESENTLY 0ppm SOLUTION AT SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE UNIT MANUALLY. "TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND HOT SOUP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT: CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP AT TEMP OF 113.4F AND CHICKEN SOUP AT TEMP OF 97.7F. PRODUCTS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005." CONSOLIDATE WITH VIOLATION #22"

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 3LB OF SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 45.6F; 4.25LB OF SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 44F TO 46.1F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT DISPLAY COOLER AT TRAYLINE. COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AT AIR TEMP OF 60F TO 66F. BUSINESS THERMOMETERS SHOWED 60F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: TCS FOOD: SLICED TOMATOES,SHREDDED CHEESE,ETC. WITH ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 39.6F TO 40.5F. MANAGER HAD PREPARED TCS EARLIER AND STORED INSIDE THE UNIT FOR SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND RELOCATED TO WALK-IN COOLER. UNIT IN QUESTION WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED BY 11:00am TWO DOOR COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39F TO 40.2F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO MONITOR UNIT. UN-TAGGED UNIT

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND COUNTER PREP TOP(RIGHT SIDE).SURFACE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

GRIME/BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BY THE TIME I FINISHED REPORT EMPLOYEE CLEANED THE TOILET IN QUESTION

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE SEE IF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR KNOWN THE LOCATION.

JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; DELI MEATS, SLICED TOMATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE

JUL 12
2019
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; DELI MEATS, SLICED TOMATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREAS AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACE OF COFFEE MAKER AT BEVERAGE STATION IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, REAR PREP, AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

APR 20
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 1
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 30
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESENT AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGES FROM 55F-60F. TOILET ROOMS ARE USED BY BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. HOT WATER MUST BE RESTORED AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AT 85F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT AND REAR DINING AREAS.

NOV 28
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESENT AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGES FROM 55F-60F. TOILET ROOMS ARE USED BY BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. EMPLOYEES MUST RE-WASH HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT OR REAR PREP AREAS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK, UNTIL HOT WATER HAS BEEN REINSTATED AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AT 85F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEATS, CHICKEN, SOUPS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS A STORAGE RACK UNDER THE 3-COMP. INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, AND TOILET ROOM.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT AND REAR DINING AREAS.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.

JUN 6
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR AROUND SAFE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA NEEDS CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR AT THIS AREA

OCT 28
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 21
2016
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1931833 5/31/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER.#35-MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENT ABOVE TABLE TOP OVENS AND VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA

MAY 31
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LOCK ON TOILET ROOM DOOR,DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,AT SERVICE COUNTER AND COUNTER TOPS,INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER,ICE DISPENSER AND DRIP TRAY AT SODA MACHINE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

MAY 19
2016
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN ,DRAINING SLOW CAUSING WATER TO OVER FLOW WHEN WATER IS RELEASED ALL AT ONCE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LOCK ON TOILET ROOM DOOR,DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,AT SERVICE COUNTER AND COUNTER TOPS,INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER,ICE DISPENSER AND DRIP TRAY AT SODA MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE CEILING VENT ABOVE OVEN.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT ABOVE SODA MACHINE.

DEC 18
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 14
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 7
2015
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE CUBES ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, BOTTOM, RIGHT AND LEFT SURFACES WITH BLACK WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND THE TUBE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ESTABLISHMENT WITH TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CECILIA GUTIERREZ ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:20AM

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

VENT COVER ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,ICE MAKER IS NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE WET SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE PLASTIC COVER. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL, TUBE ,PLASTIC COVER WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. ICE MACHINE IS NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS NEEDS A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT). ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL (NAME OF THE PRODUCT).

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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

FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 21
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET.

JAN 14
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198950 DATED 7/9/13. #33-INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT'S CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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

FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS.

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

CEILING VENT ABOVE THE OVEN, AND VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET.

JUL 9
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17
2013
FAILED
0 violations

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