SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

BEAT. 42/100

4435 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 25, 2026 · passed

Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25
2026
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND DEAD INSECTS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA UNDER BREAD STORAGE CART AND ON SHELVES UNDER INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT- FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN DINING IN WALKWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MAR 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:10AM TO 8:50AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED/SERVED. AT 8:50AM CERTIFIED MANAGER HITESH 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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MAR 1
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FEB 23
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:10AM TO 8:50AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED/SERVED. AT 8:50AM CERTIFIED MANAGER HITESH 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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS LEAKING WATER ONTO THE REAR PREP AREA WHEN THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IS IN USE OR TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF DICED CHICKEN AT 54.2F, 1LBS OF TUNA AT 49.8F AND 3LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 14LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FEB 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (TUNA,CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TUNA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 53.5F IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SLICED TURKEY FOUND AT 51.8F, SLICED SALAMI FOUND AT 54.5F AND SLICED HAM FOUND AT 50.3F. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED BY MANAGER. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPARING ORDERS AT PREP LINE WITHOUT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

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FEB 17
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND OLD SODA RESIDUE INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE POP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 10
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT PIPES UPON ARRIVAL. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON; WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE PIPE BELOW. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND OLD SODA RESIDUE INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE POP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/27/2021 REPORT #2473159 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

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

JAN 27
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX NEAR FRONT DOOR BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN AND DIRTY CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JAN 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MAY 30
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CONDENSER LEAKING INTO A CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT TO STOP LEAKING. EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR EXPOSED HANDSINK . OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMENS RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

JUN 1
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOILED AND DUSTY LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT, INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND COFFEE MAKER NEXT TO SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR THE GAPS BETWEEN TILES AND BASE BOARD UNDER THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AT FRONT AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN BACK

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN BACK AND REPAIR LIGHT ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE IN WOMEN'S TOILET

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 25
2017
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COLD HOLING UNIT UNDER OVEN WAS NOT MET PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE OF THIS UNIT WAS 52.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIR, FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN READY. (CRITICAL 7-38-005 A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 2 LBS OF ROAST BEEF 44.9F, 2.5 LBS OF CHICKEN 49.5F, 2 LBS OF STEAK 49.0F, 1 LB COLD CUT COMBO 44.2F, 1/2 LB LETTUCE 49.0 F, 1 LB EGG WHITE 50.0F, 1/2 LB VEGGIE PATTIE 52.0F, 1 LBS BUFFALO CHICKEN 49.F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 28.5 LBS $90 (CRITICAL 7-38-005 A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS. FOOD HANDLERS HANDLED MONEY AT REGISTER AND SHE PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLED BREAD AND READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEAT, ALSO SAME EMPLOYEE SCRATCHED HER FACE AND HANDLED FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HAND. MUST WASH HAND AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (CRITICAL 7-38-010 A)

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR ABOUT 1/4" AND DOOR WAS NOT TIGHTLY FITTING. OBSERVED 30 OR MORE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF UNDER REGISTER, AND RECEIPT STORAGE, AND COLD HOLDING PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR TO BE TIGHTLY FITTING AND REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMEND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISE. ( SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT WAS DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME. (SERIOUS 7-42-010 B)

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET.

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

OBSERVED SOILED AND DUSTY LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT, INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND COFFEE MAKER NEXT TO SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR THE GAPS BETWEEN TILES AND BASE BOARD UNDER THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AT FRONT AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN BACK.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN BACK AND REPAIR LIGHT ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE IN WOMEN'S TOILET.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIL.

SEP 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, NO ENROLLMENT LETTER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING PREPARED MEATBALLS/W RED SAUCE 165.6*F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE BREAD STORAGE CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT OUT ABOVE THE SOUP HOT HOLDING MACHINE NOT WORKING , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/OR REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZEL LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

APR 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MEATBALLS/W RED SAUCE 153.8*F, HOT HOLDING, TUNA 40.8*F COLD HOLDING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVCIE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. UES OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 24
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD CABINET NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.

MAR 14
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE 63*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE 40*F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD CABINET NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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

OBSERVED FRONT CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.

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