Chicago
24
BEAT

Subway #25073

4070 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
24/100

Mixed record — 10 of 19 inspections passed

Inspections
19
10 passed
Last Inspected
2017-11-21
Pass Rate
53%
4 failures
Score
24/100
BEAT
Failed 4 inspections (2017, 2017, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 30 inspections
Other issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 30×
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Documentation & Training serious
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity minor
2017-11-21 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-11-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2102902 DATED 10/31/17 #16-INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ALSO RIGHT,LEFT BOTTOM AND UPPER SURFACES WITH WET BLACK MOLD...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-10-31 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ALSO RIGHT,LEFT BOTTOM AND UPPER SURFACES WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND PIPE. SERI...

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-04-20 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TEMP 88.0F, EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR AREA 86.0F, FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TEMP IS 75.0F, AND BOTH BATHROOMS AT 66.0F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.

2017-04-19 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TEMP 88.0F, EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR AREA 86.0F, FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TEMP IS 75.0F, AND BOTH BATHROOMS AT 66.0F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE SOUP WARMER.

2017-04-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TEMP 88.0F, EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR AREA 86.0F, FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TEMP IS 75.0F, AND BOTH BATHROOMS AT 66.0F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN, WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTE WATER OVER FLOWING GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLE...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH, CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH, MEATBALLS, ETC. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-012. OWNER/MANAGER AR...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE SOUP WARMER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN,REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED ON FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT DUE TO WASTE WATER BACK

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-17 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

Found small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on bottom left corner of ice tray, and small amount on the plastic tray cover. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

2016-04-08 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2015-07-24 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-11-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE IN FRONT DINING AREA.

2014-06-04 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-11-04 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY GOODS NOT LABELED. BACK STORAGE SHELVES,. NEED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL DRY GOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN REAR FLOOR , ALONG CORNER AND CREVICES.

2013-01-28 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

CERAMIC WALL BOARD UNDER SHELVING RACK IN REAR STORAGE ARE MISSING AND PEELING . NEED TO REPLACE MISSING CERAMIC WALL BOARD/COVE AND RESEAL LOOSE COVES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MOP SINK IS MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. NEED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

2012-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f at time of inspection inside walk in cooler, list of potentially hazardous foods are as follows: Turkey at 46.7f, Ham at 46.5f, Tuna salad at 45.3f, Chiken Teriyaki at 46.2...

minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks need cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in rear kitchen prep area along wallbase needs re-grouting, detailed cleaning.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide metal stem thermometers to facility in order to maintain proper temperatures of 40f or less, and 140f or more.

2011-09-27 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENTS IN DINING AND PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING ABOVE BAKING OVEN UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES THRUOUT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2011-03-03 Pass w/ Conditions Tag Removal
2
minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

2011-03-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING,STORAGE,SERVICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ICE MAKER ABOVE SODA MACHINE DIRTY,WITH BLA...

minor Sanitation

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. FRONT HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING,MUST FIX

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND COOKING OVEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2010-09-16 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Sinks, equipment and utensils, prep table and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

minor Sanitation

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Cold water not provided at front exposed handsink. Instructed to supply cold at sink and/or repair faucet. Must repair leak at faucet exposed handsink.

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