SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY 6010.

BEAT. 42/100

8145 S PULASKI RD · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 5, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 22 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
15 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON-IN-CHARGE WHO IS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT PRESENT AT START OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ARRIVED ON-SITE ONE HOUR INTO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE PERSON-IN-CHARGE AT AND LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ARE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE EMPLOYEES HANDLING TCS FOOD (DELI MEAT, SOUP) AT START OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGED ARRIVED ONE HOUR INTO INSPECTION WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED COPIES OF WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN COPIES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.

APR 4
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE CADINET UNDERNEATH SELF SERVE POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, ALSO A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JUN 22
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 17
2022
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 6/10/22, REPORT 2557117 NOT CORRECTED. 54- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED , BOTH DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED TRASH/DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO EXCESSIVE EXPOSED TRASH/DEBRIS ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ENTIRE AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY

JUN 10
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

REAR HAND SINK BLOCKED BY MOP BUCKET. SOILED RAGS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

BOTH OUTISIDE DUMPSTERS OVEFLOWING, EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, HAVE TIGHT FITTING LID AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B). PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ACCUMULATED DIRT/DEBRIS FOUND IN AND AROUND DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 19
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

DRINK DISPENSER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

DEC 12
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEFT SINK NOT OPERABLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

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 COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED IN THE CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 26
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE WOMENS RESTROOM FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED THREE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED 2017, NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 23
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER FAUCET IN MENS TOILET, LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRD TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNNING UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRD TO STORE PROPERLY.

MAR 9
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 30
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE OVENS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.

DEC 9
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE COME FROM THE BACK, TAKE A PAPER TOWEL AND WIPE HIS EYES/FOREHEAD AND THEN HE RETURNED TO THE BACK. HE THEN RETURNED TO THE FRONT PREP AREA, TOOK A PAPER TOWEL AND BLEW HIS NOSE. HE THEN PUT ON GLOVES (WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS)AND BEGAN TO MAKE A CUSTOMER'S SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN BLOWING NOSE/TOUCHING BODY, MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE/AFTER WEARING GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEATBALLS-144.4F, TUNA-39.7F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT FROM THE TOP OF THE BEVERAGE STATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

NOV 20
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT FROM THE TOP OF THE BEVERAGE STATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

MAR 21
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER WALLS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 21
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NEED TO CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES).

FEB 19
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF COLD CABINET INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

JUN 25
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE /OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME CHICKEN 140.5*. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LETTER OF REGISTRATION.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER (DUSTY).

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.CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMP. SINK.

JAN 26
2012
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.OBSERVED SOUP CUPS AND LIDS STORED BY HANDSINK FRONT NEED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NEED TO CLEAN FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

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. CLEAN FLOOR FRONT DINNING AREA

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 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. OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT REAR PREP AREA, AND CHECK LIGHT SWITCH.

MAR 10
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 19
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

VENT IN FRONT AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST. CLEAN SAME.

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