SUBWAY SANDWICH.
7918 S WESTERN AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 22 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 262025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TUNA,SOUP,TURKEY,SLICED TOMATO ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF HOT & COLD UNITS, CASHIER AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT.
MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR,BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2611477 1/30/25 STILL NOT CORRECTED.#58- 2-102.13 : STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JAN 302025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF HOT & COLD UNITS, CASHIER AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2610947 2/23/25 NOT CORRECTED.#58- 2-102.13 : STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JAN 232025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSIL AT 0.0 P.P.M.(KNIFE)OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WASH THE KNIFE WITH A SOAPY PAD INSIDE OF A SMALL PAN THEN RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND WIPE WITH A PAPER TOWEL ,THEN AGAIN SHE DID THE SAME WITH THE KNIFE WITHOUT WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZING .INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO WASH DISHES.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF HOT & COLD UNITS, CASHIER AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,HOLES IN UPPER WALLS OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591233 3/18/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10-5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38-6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP .#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.:#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
MAR 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE ON CELL PHONE WHILE SLICING BREAD AND PUT PHONE DOWN AND PLACED A PLASTIC GLOVE ON AND HANDLED THE BREAD,LEFT FROM FRONT AREA AND THEN WENT TO REAR PREP AREA AND CUT OPEN A BAG OF CHICKEN TO PUT IN A PAN AND THEN CONTINUED TO MAKE SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP AND GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING GLOVES IMPROPERLY.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE PROVIDED AND POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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JAN 182023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY POINT.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SELF SERVE POP MACHINE. MUST FIND SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 172022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED WATER ON LOWER SHELF INSIDE OF SODA CABINET.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 242021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOX OF DELI PAPER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SLICED ONIONS AND PEPPERS STORED IN CARRYOUT BAGS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FEB 182020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
FEB 112020FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD MANAGER COME IN FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND RINSE HIS HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO THE LACK OF HAND SINK THAT WAS REMOVED FROM REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.OBSERVED EXISTING PLUMBING PIPES EXTENDING FROM WALL WHERE A HAND SINK USED TO BE THAT HAD BEEN REMOVED.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE.
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
JUL 102019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO AS TO KEEP RODENTS/INSECTS FROM ENTERING THE FACILITY.
FOUND THE MOP INSIDE A BUCKET OF DIRTY MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT BEING USED.
APR 122019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A SEVERAL PACKS OF FROZEN BAGS OF SOUP SITTING INSIDE A LARGE, BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS UNDER RUNNING WATER (WITH A TEMPERTURE OF 70F OR BELOW), UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC.
FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO AS TO KEEP RODENTS/INSECTS FROM ENTERING THE FACILITY.
FOUND THE MOP INSIDE A BUCKET OF DIRTY MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT BEING USED.
FOUND NO PROOF OF TAKING THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF.
NOV 302018PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FEB 172017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HOT CHICKEN BREASTS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 103.1(AT THE TOP) TO 134.1(ON THE BOTTOM) INSIDE PAN. INSTRUCTED TO RAPIDLY REHEAT ALL CHICKEN TO 165F AND HOLD PRODUCT AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF HOT WATER IS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WHICH SHOULD BE PRE-HEATED BEFORE PLACING ANY REHEATED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO CERTIFIED MGR. WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THE START(FOR 30 MINUTES) OF THE INVESTIGATION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(MAKING SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
CLEAN BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MAR 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COATS STORED OVER DRIED GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATELY.
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
JUN 162015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION PROVIDE.
DEC 92014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN
FEB 62014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(PREPARING SANDWICHES).SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
ICE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN AT POP MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
MAY 172013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; MEATBALLS 118.8 DEGREES, AND BROCCOLI & CHEESE SOUP AT 116.2 DEGREES IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. APPROX. WT. 4 1/2 ILBS. AND VALUE $9.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS AT REAR UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF DISCARDED BOXES AT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE.
DEC 202012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN FRONT COOLER FANGUARD COVER.
CLEAN CEILING VENT OVER OVEN.
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD FRONT PREP AREA.
REAR HAND SINK LEAKING AT COLD WATER SHUT OFF VALVE NEED TO REPAIR.
JUL 182011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND FRAME OF REAR DOOR. REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVE UNDERNEATH REAR DOOR. REPAIR BOTTOM AND LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR.
JUL 72010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING TILES AND BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
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. REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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