SUBWAY RESTAURANT.
1252 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 102022FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING REGISTER THEN IMMEDIATELY PUT GLOVES ON TO PREPARE SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE EATING HIS LUNCH, PUT ON GLOVES THEN WENT TO PREPARE SANDWICH AT MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PREPARING FOOD AND WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/25/2020, REPORT #2401633. MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #57 FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. #58 FOUND NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 12/15/2021, REPORT #2545649. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 152021FAILED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OPERATOR STATED NO DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THIS TIME. INSTRCTED MUST DESIGNATE A PERSON IN CHARGE FOR ALL SHIFTS. THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST ALSO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN, TUNA, ETC.) MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES, AND MUST HAVE A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OPERATOR STATED DOES NOT HAVE THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY VERIFY INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS WHEN REHEATING. INSTRUCTED MUST REHEAT ALL TCS FOODS TO 165F BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION 3-501.16(A:1) FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOUND MEATBALLS IN SAUCE @ 116.6F; CHICKEN BREAST @ 124.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-39=8-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, WITH RECENT PROOF OF SERVICE FROM A LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
SEE VIOLATION 60
SEE VIOLATION 60
OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2401633, DATED 9/25/20. MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #57 FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. #58 FOUND NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT VISIBLE ON WALL (OTHER DOCUMENTS POSTED ON TOP OF IT). INSTRUCTED MUST POST SUMMARY REPORT SO THE ENTIRE PAGE IS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES, IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. NEW SUMMARY REPORT POSTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
SEP 252020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES MUST BE ON HAND AT ALL TIMES IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE SOAP DISPENSER IN ONE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SOAP DISPENSER.
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO ONE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSOON ON SITE TO PROVIDE CETIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND CHICKEN PATTIES, MEATBALLS AND A BAG OF SOUP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE HOT HOLDING WELL. 104.3 - 107.8 DEGREES. PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. STEAM TABLE WAS TURNED OFF. TOTAL VALUE $30.00 5 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, DISCOLORED, WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND ICE CHUTE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND SPLATTERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SEE VIOLATION #60
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2232849 DATED 11-6-18 #57 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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NOV 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE RTE/TCS FOODS; DELI MEATS, CHICKEN, SOUPS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
MAR 12018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM INTERIOR LOWER EDGE OF DOOR FRAME IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SEATING AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED
FEB 272018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2145204, DATED 2/20/18. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #16; OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE SELF SERVE COKE MACHINE, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. BUSINESS HAS TWO DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION, (3/1/18). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED MANAGER ON-SITE DURIONG THE RE-IMSPECTION, AND WHILE POTENTAILLY HAZARDSOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS, SOUPS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. SESRIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM INTERIOR LOWER EDGE OF DOOR FRAME IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SEATING AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
FEB 202018FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE SELF SERVE COKE MACHINE, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM INTERIOR LOWER EDGE OF DOOR FRAME IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT TAPE IS PROHIBITED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SEATING AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
MAR 242017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER, COOLER READING 57'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED ABOUT 3 POUNDS OF COOKED EGGS, AND 18 BOTTLES OF SALAD DRESSINGS ABOUT 8 POUNDS, ALL AT IMPROPER TEMPS., READING 55-57'F, ALL PRODUCT AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX., $200, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
DEC 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, 50.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR IN REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
APR 132016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO LOCATE SAME OR INSTALL SAME.
JUL 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REACH IN COOLER AT 44 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOMS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED A LEAK ABOVE THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE SODA DISPENSER.
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