Chicago
21
BEAT

Subway Restaurant

4351 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
21/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
8 passed
Last Inspected
2022-08-12
Pass Rate
50%
6 failures
Score
21/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2022-08-12)
Failed 6 inspections (2022, 2021, 2021...)
Sanitation issues found across 20 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 20×
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Documentation & Training critical 14×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Facility Condition serious
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Other minor
2022-08-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-08-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE DELI MEAT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM, SHREDDED STEAK, CHICKEN, AND SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F-49F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR ...

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CALL A LICENSED PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM SO THAT THE DRAIN NO LONGER BACKS UP WAS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SODA SPLATTERS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE SODA BOXES/CO2 TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

2022-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FOUND PACKAGES OF FROZEN MEATBALLS AND CHICKEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA PLACED ON A CARDBOARD BOX THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND OVER 20 DEAD SMALL FLIES ON THE WINDOW SILL IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A 1/4" GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT-FITTING AND RODENT PROOF.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/13/2021 REPORT #2498181 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVI...

2021-04-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILE NEAR RESTROOM WITH WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

2021-04-13 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 7-38...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILE NEAR RESTROOM WITH WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. STILL OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...

2021-04-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 7-38...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTSAND OTHER PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILE NEAR RESTROOM WITH WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE

2020-12-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-12-10 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

2020-11-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOM).

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING OUT FROM THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN ONTO REAR FOOD PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WHILE DRAINING AND RUNNING WATER IN MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THAT ARE STORED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

2019-05-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET FOR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

2018-01-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-01-17 Fail Canvass
3
serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP/SERIOUS LEAKING FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN RELEASING WATER FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT OF TOILET ROOM IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT WORN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE THE FOOD HANDLER WAS SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

2017-03-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST MOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEAR HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR DINING AREA IN FRONT OF TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2016-12-01 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT DUSTY OVER THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELD.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZER.

2016-06-09 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-06-03 Pass License

No violations found.

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