SUBWAY RESTAURANT.
3207 W DIVERSEY AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 272018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed the cutting board that is mounted to the spiral slicer to be heavily worn with deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed the exhaust hood to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the caulk between the wall and the three compartment sink to be worn and dirty. Instructed facility to remove, clean affected area, replace caulk, and maintain.
MAR 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed previous minor violation from report # 2150442, dated 3-15-18 not corrected: Violation 16- "Observed a black, mold-like buildup on the interior portions of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain." Tagged ice machine held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed facility to correct and maintain. Critical violation 7-42-090.
Observed the cutting board that is mounted to the spiral slicer to be heavily worn with deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed the exhaust hood to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the caulk between the wall and the three compartment sink to be worn and dirty. Instructed facility to remove, clean affected area, replace caulk, and maintain.
MAR 152018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
Observed a black, mold-like buildup on the interior portions of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
No city of Chicago certified food service manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc) are prepared and/or served. Instructed facility that a certified manager must be on site at all times with original certificate posted when serving and/or preparing potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
Observed the cutting board that is mounted to the spiral slicer to be heavily worn with deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed the exhaust hood to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the caulk between the wall and the three compartment sink to be worn and dirty. Instructed facility to remove, clean affected area, replace caulk, and maintain.
SEP 72017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around exposed hand sin in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles that were damaged, had holes in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced, wall that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
MAY 42017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SERIOUS VIOLATION UPGRADE TO CRITICAL VIOLATION.
SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/02/17 REPORT#2049544 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED BROKEN PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. WATER GOES DIRECTLY TO THE FLOOR WHEN I TURN ON THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER WASHROOM WITH A HAND WASHING SINK THAT CAN BE USED FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR HAND WASHING. HAND WASHING SINK HAS BEEN CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN SOUP, SALADS, SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND MUST HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 22017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED BROKEN PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. WATER GOES DIRECTLY TO THE FLOOR WHEN I TURN ON THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER WASHROOM WITH A HAND WASHING SINK THAT CAN BE USED FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN SOUP, SALADS, SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND MUST HAVE THE CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLIHMENT CUSTOMERS. GIVEN TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR.
JUL 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES AND TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
NOTED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
NOTED DUSTY WALLS BEHIND OVEN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (HOT AND COLD) INSIDE THE HOT HOLD AND DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-MEAT BALLS 122.9F, HAM 45.8F, TUNA 44.3F, TURKEY 44.6F, STEAK 47.1F, CHICKEN 52.2F, CHICKEN TERIYAKI 47.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $33.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES AND TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1441892 DATED 5/11/2016 NOT CORRECTED:- 45) NO FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. STILL INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
NOTED DUSTY WALLS BEHIND OVEN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES TUNA, CHICKEN, MEATBALLS HAM ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVES, LOWER CABINETS BEHIND PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 112015FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN 54.1F. VALVE WAS TURNED OFF MANAGER TURN ON VALVE AND HOT WATER NOW AVAILABLE. WATER TEMPERATURE 110.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF A BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO THE SODA DISPENSER AT FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE being PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, SALADS, CHICKEN, TUNA, SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVES, LOWER CABINETS BEHIND PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 152014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WITHOUT SOAP OR A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. FACILITY PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINK AFTER INFORMED. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO THE SODA DISPENSER. TAGGED MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THEY ARE SERVING AND/OR PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, TUNA, SOUPS, AND MORE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A)
UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION NO SUMMARY REPORT WAS DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION'S SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO CUSTOMERS. POSTED NEW SUMMARY REPORT TODAY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP COOLERS. LEAK WAS LOCATED NEAR THE NORTH SIDE CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE GASKETS AT THE FRONT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST FILTER ABOVE THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 32014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), pop dispensing unit counter not clean, needs cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
OCT 252013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. CDI. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED OR COOKED.
FEB 212012PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED, VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS, MUST KEEP POSTED AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA
JAN 272011FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION I.E.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 2#'S OF PREPARED TUNA INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ,INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURED 49.1F DURING THIS INSPECTION.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOOD.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$$10.00..
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 APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF FOOD PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS TO CONTROL SAID PROBLEM,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOOR DRAINS DIRTY,MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
DEC 232010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOUND PRESENT ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF,CHICKEN,MEAT BALLS,TURKEY,ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERT.FOOD MANAGER AVAILABLE ON FACILITY AT ALL TIMES WHE ABOVE SAID FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO PUBLIC.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON 1COMP.SINK,AND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT REAR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BOXES OF CHIPS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUST ON WALLS BEHIND OVEN UNDER HOOD AT FRONT,AND CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELD ATTACHED ON CEILING AT SAME AREA WITH DUST.MUST CLOSE OPEN CEILING ABOVE SODA COOLER IN DINING.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3COMP.SINK.
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