AUG 12
2022
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 21/100
4351 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 12, 2022 · passed
Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 102022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
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 WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
MAY 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
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.
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.
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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 162021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING TILE NEAR RESTROOM WITH WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
APR 132021FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2021
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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. 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED
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
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING TILE NEAR RESTROOM WITH WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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APR 52021FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2021
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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. 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 7-38-020(C).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING TILE NEAR RESTROOM WITH WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE
DEC 102020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2020
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
NOV 232020FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 23
2020
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOM).
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 MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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 ISSUE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET FOR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
JAN 172018FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2018
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
MAR 32017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR DINING AREA IN FRONT OF TOILET ROOM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 12016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
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.
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