SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY SANDWICH.

BEAT. 41/100

1958 W PETERSON AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 28, 2022 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2564057 ON 9-21-22 NOT CORRECTED. #16-INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR ICE CONTACT SURFACES STILL WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN VARIOUS AREAS INSIDE THE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE ABOVE IS COMPLETELY CORRECTED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 21
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SOUP WERE HELD HOT AT @151.9F AND FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A FOOD SAFETY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT TIMES FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS PREPARED AND ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES, INCLUDING THE PLASTIC ICE, SHOOT WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND NOTED DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS STORED TOO CLOSE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES ABOVE BASINS. MUST STORE PROTECTED FROM SPLASHING AND CONTAMINATION FROM THE SINK.

APR 12
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND TABLES AT CUSTOMER AREAS NOT CLEAN(STICKY). MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLERS(USED ICE TEA MACHINE, TOOLS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

JAN 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED CUSTOMERS GOING THROUGH FOOD PREP AREA TO USE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TOILET ROOMS FOR PUBLIC USE SHALL BE LOCATED IN A PUBLIC PORTION OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND SHALL NOT BE LOCATED IN OR PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE THROUGH FOOD PREPARATION AREA, WAREWASHING AREAS OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 30
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER.(OLD ICE TEA MACHINE, ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

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OCT 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 PREP LINE BACK UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

NOV 9
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GRIMES INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT SAME LOCATION ONE BOLD IS PUSHED IN,BEGINNING OF SHOWING WASTE WATER,REPAIR/REPLACE. FOUL ODOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LIQUID STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO REMOVE MISSING CAULK BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RE CAULK AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

NOV 1
2017
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-23-17,REPORT #1989622 #33-DUST BUILD-UP UNDER THE COLD UNIT,INSTRUCT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TODAY(11-1-17) OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION. ICE MACHINE HAS A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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

GRIMES INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT SAME LOCATION ONE BOLD IS PUSHED IN,BEGINNING OF SHOWING WASTE WATER,REPAIR/REPLACE. FOUL ODOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LIQUID STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO REMOVE MISSING CAULK BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RE CAULK AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORFood Temperature
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HAND BAG UNDER COOLING SERVING TRAY LINE AT FRONT AREA,INSTRUCTED PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.

FEB 23
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD-UP UNDER THE COLD UNIT,INSTRUCT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE COLD UNIT AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN VENT COVER UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ICE COMING THROUGH THE OPENINGS OF BROKEN VENT COVER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID COVER.

NOV 4
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST FLUSH AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND INTERIOR WALLS,FLOORS, AND CEILING OF WALK COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST RELOCATE.

FEB 25
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 21
2016
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-12-15. INSPECTION # 1424734. VIOLATION 38.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICED TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 22
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COLD WATER VALVE OFF AT MOP SINK ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN ON COLD WATER VALVE AT SINK AND PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

OCT 31
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN AND FLUSH DRAINPAN FOR FOUNTAIN DRINKS.

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

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

APR 17
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

OBSERVED A DIM LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN FREZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING.WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED WITH WATER AND RELEASED TO DRAIN WATER SPILLS ONTO THE FLOOR. MANAGER STATES WATER HAS TO BE RELEASED SLOWLY TO PROPERLY DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 7
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.

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

NOTED FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING.WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED WITH WATER AND RELEASED TO DRAIN WATER SPILLS ONTO THE FLOOR. MANAGER STATES WATER HAS TO BE RELEASED SLOWLY TO PROPERLY DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 25
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE SANDWICH STATION. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AT SAME.

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 7
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT AT ALL TIMES.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON FOOD AND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE SIDES.ALSO MUST REDUCE THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL & DETERGENT DISPENSER HOSE ON 3COMP.SINK.

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

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 OR STAINS ON TOILET BOWL,VENT IN TOILET,AND ON 3COMP.SINK.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRCTED TO ELEVATE CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS AND PRODCUTS 6" OFF FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS AT REAR AND FRONT PREPS.

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