Chicago
32
BEAT

Subway

2512 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
32/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
14
5 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-18
Pass Rate
36%
4 failures
Score
32/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-18)
Failed 4 inspections (2025, 2022, 2019...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 13 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 14×
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Documentation & Training critical 13×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2025-11-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-11-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON CELL PHONE. SHE THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLED BREAD TO MAKE A SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY-TO-EAT FOODS, SUCH AS 3LBS. SLICED TOMATO-45.1F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW.APPX. 3LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES).

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG DOOR GASKETS OF WALK IN FREEZER, UNDERSIDE OF REAR PREP TABLES CREVICES, CRAWLING ON TOPSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AMONGS CLUTTER, ON UPPER WALL SHELVING UNIT OF RECEIVE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OR REMOVE MEAT SLICER TO ANOTHER LOCATION.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY A FOOD HANDLER.(COS)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, STORAGE CABINETS, HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE AND UNITS, PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET ROOM FIXTURES.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES, GAPS AND CREVICES AROUND DOOR TRIMS AND WALLS, MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS.GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM ON TOP OF WALK IN FREEZER,TOILET ROOM ,REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED FROM PREMISES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KID'S MEAL OBSERVED CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

2024-11-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, HAM,ETC,)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

2024-01-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SODA MACHINE DUSTY. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE THE RESTROOM; OLD OVENS. MUST REMOVE.

2023-06-26 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYES ON PREMISES.

2022-06-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AND SUB SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIO...

2022-06-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP AT 150.4F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI...

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537675 ON 11/3/21 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED M...

2021-11-03 Pass Canvass
3
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2020-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED COINS AND PAPER MONEY STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MONEY FROM THE PREP TABLE AND SANITIZE THE TABLE.

minor Other

62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

2019-10-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES HYGIENE UNSANITARY VERY STRONG UNPLEASANT ODOR.MUST INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.

2019-10-16 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES HYGIENE UNSANITARY VERY STRONG UNPLEASANT ODOR.MUST INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2315540 10/8/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVING AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

2019-10-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,BOXES AND FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/8/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED 2- MALE EMPLOYEES HYGIENE UNSANITARY VERY STRONG UNPLEASANT ODOR.MUST INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES ON GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2268509 2/25/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS ...

2019-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC IS NOT ON SITE.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Food Storage & Handling

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,CHICKEN,MEAT BALLS,TURKEY HAM,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010).

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005)

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER RUNG THE REGISTER AND HANDLED MONEY WITH THE SAME PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND HANDLED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS(SHREEDED LETTUCE,SLICED TOMATOES,PICKLES,ETC) ON A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY AND CHANGING GLO...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A BOX OF PACKAGED NAPKINS USED FOR CUSTOMERS STORED INSIDE OF STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

GLOVES MAY SERVE AS A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION IF NOT USED PROPERLY.MUST USE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVES AT HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS AND SODA MACHINE CABINET,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,SODA NOZZLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PAPER NEAR BREAD STORAGE CABINET.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2182189 7/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #58. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN ...

2018-07-03 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

- OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE SAID GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

- OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT WORK PROPERLY: DOOR DOES NOT SHUT ENTIRELY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT DOOR CLOSES ENTIRELY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED A WET MOP RESTING IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INVERT MOP AND HAND IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS PROPER DRYING AND DOES NOT SOIL WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED NO COVING INSTALLED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE WALL AND FLOOR MEET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

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