SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY #44541.

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211 W ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 16, 2020 · passed

14 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 16
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR CARDBOARD BOXES, POP , ETC. MUST MAINTAIN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

NOV 5
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT SODA ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

OCT 28
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO WORKING PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT ON SITE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED THAT BOX WITH SPINACH WAS OPENED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR BY FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST ELEVATED ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCH OF THE FLOOR

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT SODA ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 14
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 6
2018
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER LID OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN WITH GARBAGE, TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN AREA. KEEP GARBAGE LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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JAN 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 20- 8 OZ ( APPROX 10-LBS) OF LOWFAT MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 57.8F TO 60.0F INSIDE OF FRONT COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN MILK AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL MILK REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI. COST APPROX $ 15.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1.

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

1- COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING IN REAR PREP.MUST REPAIR.

MAR 10
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on the underside of ice dispenser, inside the upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

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

Found cracked tile on floor in front of 2 door cooler, in rear kitchen. Must repair and maintain.

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

Found ceiling vent hanging from ceiling in men's restroom. Must repair and maintain same.

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

Found faucet in ladies room leaking. Must repair and maintain same.

AUG 24
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

UPON REINSPECTION,OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY(FAILED SUMMARY) NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DATED 2-17-2016 FROM REPORT # 1950592.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010B

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

OBSERVED BROKEN,MISSING TILES AT LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO GARBAGE.MUST REPAIR.

AUG 17
2016
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER UNDER TOASTER OVEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW,-CDI.COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. APPROX 3 LBS OF TUNA AT 45.8F,1-LB ROAST BEEF AT 47.3F,6 LBS OF TURKEY AT 45.7F, 45.0F, APPROX 5 LBS OF STEAK AT 48.5F,CHICKEN-53.0F,45.0F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY MANAGERS AND DISCARDED AT APPROX 15-LBS/COST $ 65.00-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 28-LIVE INSECTS,(GNATS) THRU-OUT PREP AREAS ON WALLS, STORAGE SUPPLY BOXES AND FLYING. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA WALLS. STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN,MISSING TILES AT LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO GARBAGE.MUST REPAIR.

MAR 22
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

DEC 18
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI.

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

MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOM DOOR ENTRANCE. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT LARGE FRONT WINDOWS SILLS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK WHERE IT MEETS WITH CAULKING TO THE LEFT OF THE LARGE FAUCET TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.

APR 15
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMLATION AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS AND AT THE SERVICE LINE ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

AUG 15
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

JAN 10
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR.

APR 11
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND AT FRONT MAIN SANDWICH MAKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS COATS, BAGS AND BACKPACKS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER AREA IN THE BACK IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR

JUL 25
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST KEEP CLEAN.

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

LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE OVEN ARE DUSTY, MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN.

NOV 15
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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 PREP LINE CUTTING BOARD (IN FRONT OF MEATBALLS) SURFACE WITH DISCOLORED PITS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.

MAY 2
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.

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. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND TOMATOE PREP TABLE (REAR PREP). MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.

MAR 19
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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. Must fix splash guard to the left of prep sink in rear prep area, & to the right of rear handsink.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Fan guards of walk-in cooler, with dust build-up must be cleaned.

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. .Floors of walk-in cooler need detailed cleaning, due to food debris/dirt

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. Dusty bathroom vents must be kept clean.

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