Chicago
81
EAT

Subway 7709

177 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
81/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
14 passed
Last Inspected
2023-03-22
Pass Rate
74%
2 failures
Score
81/100
EAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-03-22
Failed 2 inspections (2017, 2010)
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 20×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
2023-03-22 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VENT/FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2022-03-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SLIMY PINK SUBSTANCE AROUND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-03-18 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-05-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INVERT BOWLS NOT IN USE UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

2019-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS. HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING FOOD INSIDE SINK STORED IN CONTAINER THAWING WITH COLD WATER RUNNING ON FOOD PRODUCT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MUS...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY THAWING FROZEN PACKAGED FOOD IN HAND SINK. MUST THAW FOOD IN PREP SINK OR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY.

2018-06-28 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP DAMAGED AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST REPLACE.

2018-01-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND IMROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. APPROX 7-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 46.9F TO 48.7F, AND APPROX 5-LB OF STEAK AT 53.8F, 1-LB OF CORN BEEF 46.9F AND TUNA 46.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELO...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.MUST PROVIDE

2017-02-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-02-01 Fail Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Found the following previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1937335, dated 6/23/16: # 33 OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE (SLIGHT BUILD-UP). MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. Ice machine has large amounts of ora...

minor Sanitation

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

Found several boxes stored directly on the floor in rear of kitchen. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground at all times to allow proper cleaning.

2016-06-23 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE (SLIGHT BUILD-UP). MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2016-01-22 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND UNCLEAN DUST PAN STORED ON WALL NEAR MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.

2015-03-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE RESTROOM. FOUND RESTROOM MESSY DURING INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS OR DIRT.

2014-11-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE UNDER PREP TABLES AT REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL AT REAR BY 3-COMP SINK AND PREP TALES AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS.

2013-06-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM AND AT ALL CORNERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENTS IN THE RESTROOM AND AT CEILING FANS AT CEILING IN THE MAIN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

2012-02-27 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON THE BOTTON RIGHT CONDENSER OF THE FRONT COOLER-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALLS, MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS OR DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

2011-10-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHUTE.

minor Sanitation

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE ST...

2011-03-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND KEEP INTERIOR OF CABINET DRY.

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...

2010-08-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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. WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AREA & AT DISHROOM MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DUST.

2010-08-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest 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. FOUND...

minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR DRAINS THRUOUT, ESPECIALLY BY SODA DISPENSER, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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 WALLS/FOOD STAINS IN REAR AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

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