SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY #38326.

BEAT. 43/100

4436 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 9, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 16 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP AT CHUTE OF SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING VENT ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. - -

DEC 18
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

DEC 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 48.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHEESE AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHEESE AT 48.2F AND 47.5F. MAYO AT 48.ALL FOOD DISCARDED. ESTIMATED 5LBS WITH A VALUE OF $5.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE STRONGER, ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER.

JAN 26
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER CO2 TANKS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 11
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

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MAY 4
2016
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, NOT MAINTAINED. WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

OCT 21
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

FEB 20
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENERS TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 27
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH SIDE) AT THREE COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUL 26
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN DISHWASH AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

APR 4
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE FRONT SERVING/PREP DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED SLICED TERIYAKI CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 44.5F; FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER. COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. POUNDS 2.5; VALUE $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) HOOOO77780-13

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COMING FROM THE REAR AREA TO FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA AND WITHOUT WASHING HAND PUT-ON FOOD GLOVES AND SERVED CUSTOMER (SANDWICH, A READY TO EAT PRODUCT). PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE EXPLAINED. HANDS MUST BE WASHED PRIOR TO WEARING FOOD GLOVES AND AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A) HOOO77780-13

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

CLEAN SHELF WHERE SLICERS ARE STORED (ONION PEEL AND OTHER DEBRIS). CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER NOZZLE AT SAME UNIT.(MINERAL BUILD-UP).

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

CLEAN FLOOR SOUTH WEST CORNER UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA(DEBRIS).

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK/SODA REACH IN COOLER AND MAKE CONSPICUOUS.

JAN 13
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK/SODA REACH IN COOLER AND MAKE CONSPICUOUS.

NOV 3
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.WE THE MANAGER ON DUTY AND I OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" MUST REMOVE ICE ,DO NOT USE ICE, ONLY POP. NEED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO75227-16 ***OWNER CLEANED AND SANITIZE UNIT WITH CLEANER AND SANITIZER PROVIDED BY THE SUBWAY.UNTAGGED UNIT.

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.SWEEP FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND CORNERS(FOOD DEBRIS)

MAY 17
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 12
2011
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. EXPOSED HAND SINK NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SIDE EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUT SIDE DUMPSTER IN THE SPARE ROOM DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.

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 EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP AREA.

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. NEEDS TO COVER OR REPAIR OPEN HOLE IN THE DINNING AREA,NEXT TO WINDOW

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE ELEVATED AND STORED PROPERLY,DUMPSTER AREA AND SIDE EXIT AREA LEADING TO SIDE ROOM.

MAY 6
2011
FAILED
0 violations

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