SUBWAY #51581.

Chicago Health Dept

29 W LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

19 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2020.

Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5

2020

PASS 5 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE AND DEIRD FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SWING DOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA DAMAGED AND HANGING OFF HINGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 24

2019

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED DUE TO NOZZLE MISSING FROM FAUCET TO PROPERLY OPERATE THE HOT/COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED AND THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AND REPLACE NOZZLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLD PREP COOLERS LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE LINE: TURKEY DELI MEAT (52F), CHICKEN PATTY (50F), AND CHOPPED STEAK (50.5F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED TWO COLD-HOLD PREP COOLERS LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE LINE TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 53F AND 55F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. UNITS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NOZZLE MISSING FROM FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS SURROUNDING MOP SINK IN IN DISREPAIR WITH WALL PANEL AND JUNCTURE APART FROM THE WALL AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SEP 24

2019

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11. NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0387 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOR ALL CERTIFIED MGRS.

MAY 3

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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OCT 6

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE SLOT WITH A SLITE BROWN SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE DRINK FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS (2 FEMALES) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE SLOT WITH A SLITE BROWN SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE DRINK FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS (2 FEMALES) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 30

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE ICE SLOT OF THE DRINK DISPENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 16

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Pop dispensing unit in rear kitchen area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear kitchen area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles, and exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

APR 19

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining( Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining( Damaged/broken floor tiles in rear kitchen shall be repaired/replaced).

APR 11

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Found, observed garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage, Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in rear kitchen area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Damaged/broken floor tiles in rear kitchen shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged wall that had gaps in rear kitchen area by mop sink, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Exposed hand sink faucet leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

MAR 26

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

R STORAGE CABINET SHELVES UNDER BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN REAR PREP OFDEBRIS AND DRIED FOOD LIQUIDS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

OCT 7

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES ARE WEDGED BETWEEN PREP TABLES AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

JUN 5

2014

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 2

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR LEFT DOOR OF CABINET UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. FOUND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WHEN DOOR IS OPENED IT FALLS OFF.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SODA SYRUP STAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.

JAN 18

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE DISPENSER AT THE SOFT DRINKS FOUNTAIN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN.

MAR 12

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

MAY 9

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 5

2011

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3COMP SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO VEGETABLE SINK, SLOW DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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