SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY #25073.

BEAT. 24/100

4070 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 21, 2017 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 19 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

NOV 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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 MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND PIPE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER AND TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE UPPER COMPT LOWER SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION. INTERIOR PANEL IS NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

OCT 31
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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 PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

SERIOUSSanitation
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. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

APR 21
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 20
2017
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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.

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APR 19
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

APR 18
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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.

CRITICALPlumbing & 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 PROBLEM DURING INSPECTION, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM

SERIOUSDocumentation & 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 ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:30AM DURING INSPECTION, WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE IS NOW POSTED ON SITE.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

NOV 17
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

APR 8
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 24
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 4
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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.

NOV 4
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

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

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

JAN 28
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

JUL 27
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 46.2f, Cheeses at 46.7f, pepperoni at 45.1f, mgmt discarded products at once, walk in cooler air temperature was at 41.9f, Citation issued.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

SEP 27
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MAR 3
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

MAR 2
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 BLACK MOLD,DIRT CLINGING TO WALLS AND TUBES TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,MUST CALL SERVICE,TAGGED MACHINE,NOT TO BE USED;INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

SEP 16
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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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