SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY SANDWICH & SALAD.

BEAT. 47/100

5324 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 14, 2026 · passed

Failed 7 of 33 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
33
17 passed · 9 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 9
2026
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED WASTE WATER BACKUP (SEWAGE) FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 7
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (BAKERY OVEN, TOASTER OVEN) INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST FAN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE THE OVEN BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND/INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.

JAN 11
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (UNDERNEATH THE OVEN) INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLDLIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-N COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND WALL BEHIND MOPSINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

JAN 5
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE WITH A HOLE IN IT LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 24
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED/VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT A. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

APR 30
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING BASE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK,REPAIR CAUSE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALL UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRON PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

SEP 1
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND TRASH CAN WITH NO LID INSIDE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 3
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE CHICKEN AND DELI MEAT WERE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

APR 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINER OR PROOF THAT EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN AT WORK FOR LESS THAT 30 DAYS.

JUL 10
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-27-17,REPORT #2065108. #16-ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF THE UNIT, AND PANELS OF THE ICE BIN;ALSO BLACK SLIME AT ICE SHUTTER. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT WE OBSERVED TODAY 7-7-17 ICE MACHINE UNIT UPPER PART NOT CLEANED AND SANITIZED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE,ONLY POP SELF DISPENSER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090

JUN 27
2017
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT STEAM TABLE.FOUND A CONTAINER WITH THREE STACK OF CHICKEN PATTIES STORED AT STEAM TABLE: FIRST STACK TEMPERATURE OF THE CHICKEN PATTIES WAS FROM 94.6F TO 114.7F;MIDDLE STACK TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN PATTIES FROM 124.3F TO 130.1F; THE THIRD STACK TEMPERATURE 179.8F.TO 181.9F.STEAM TABLE IS ONLY USED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE NOT TO REHEATED PRODUCTS. FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNS 5,VALUE 10 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF THE UNIT, AND PANELS OF THE ICE BIN;ALSO BLACK SLIME AT ICE CHUTE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF THE UPPER UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE,DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD:CHICKEN,SOUP,HAM,ETC., ARE HANDLED AND SERVED.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 20
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP BUT THERE IS NO SANITIZER IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND THE SANITIZER CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE PROPER WAY OF SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO RE WASH ALL THE FOOD CONTAINERS AND DISHES AND PUT SANITIZER ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PUT THE NEW CONTAINER OF THE SANITIZER AND HER EMPLOYEE RE WASHED ALL THE UTENSILS, FOOD CONTAINERS AND DISHES AGAIN WITH THE SANITIZER ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING THE SANDWICH. AFTER SHE PREPARED THE SANDWICH, SHE REMOVED HER GLOVES AND THROW THEM ON THE GARBAGE,WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS, THEN SHE STARTED USING THE CASHIER MACHINE. OBSERVED MANAGER WENT TO CHECKED THE OUT OF ORDER MENS WASHROOM. THEN SHE CAME TO THE CASHIER MACHINE TO CHECKED OUT THE CUSTOMER BEFORE AND AFTER HANDLING MONEY WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS ALSO. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WASHING HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK IS VERY IMPORTANT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WITH HAND SOAP AND HOT WATER IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES AND EVERY OTHER TASK. EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER STARTED WASHING THEIR HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK AND BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES DURING INSPECTION.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH, BEEF SANDWICH, TURKEY SANDWICH,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NAJDATE BOURAIMA CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:00AM DURING INSPECTION.

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. (CAULK WORN OUT WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

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

CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPAIR THE PIPE TO STOP THE LEAK.

APR 28
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 21
2016
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591575 DATED 12/11/15. #35-OBSERVED THAT THE INTERIOR WALL AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE BACK DOOR IS DAMAGED. REPAIR THE WALL . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 11
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINING UNDER THE CARBON DIOXIDE CANNISTERS. DISCARD THE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH FLOOR LINER THAT IS SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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

OBSERVED THAT THE INTERIOR WALL AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE BACK DOOR IS DAMAGED. REPAIR THE WALL.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKET AND BAG HANGING FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PERSONAL BELONGINGS TO BE AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE. MANAGER MOVED BELONGINGS TO AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION. OBSERVED SNOW SHOVEL STORED ON TOP OF SODA MACHINE NEAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SHOVEL AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.

APR 22
2015
PASSED
0 violations
APR 15
2015
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUSTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN: FOUND THE DUMPSTER OVERFILLED WITH GARBAGE, UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE LID. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT DISPOSAL SERVICE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PICK UP DAYS OR AN ADDITIONAL DUMPSTER UNIT TO PROPERLY FIT ALL WASTE INSIDE THE DUMPSTERS. RECOMMENDED PUTTING A LOCK AND CHAIN AROUND DUMPSTER LID TO PREVENT INTRUDERS FROM RUMMAGING THROUGH DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

FOUND THE RUBBER TRIM ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR RIPPED, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TRIM AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 2
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.ESTABLISHMENT IS A 24 HOURS OPERATION. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER IS REQUIRED ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND RUBBER GASKET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 19
2014
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-26-14,REPORT #1434293 #36- BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE SHELVES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND RUBBER GASKET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT SERVING LINE HANDLING CUSTOMER SANDWICH;HANDLED CASH AND CASH REGISTER,RETURNED AT SERVING LINE REMOVE FOOD, GLOVES AND PUT ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES, WITHOUT HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUT ON NEW PAIR GLOVES. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS IN DINING ROOM EATING WHEN FINISHED RETURNED TO SERVING AREA PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND ASKED ME WHAT DO I NEED. DISCUSSED APPROPRIATE HAND WASHING WITH MANAGER WHICH SHE RELATED TO EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED CHANGE IN HYGIENE PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(a)

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

PIPE ON WALL BY THE EXIT DOOR IS PARTIALLY COVERED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AND UNKNOWN MATERIAL, NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE SHELVES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

AUG 5
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS AROUND/BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.

JUL 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WATER TEMPEATURE AT 78.8 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH BOWLS AT THIS TIME (3:30 P.M.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER,110 F AND ABOVE AT ALL SINKS.

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/20/12

JUN 20
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

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

OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHTS.

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

1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING FROM BASE OF DRAIN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

OCT 27
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE

OCT 25
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE

OCT 19
2011
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO PREP FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074484-11

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 18,2011,REPORT# 391364. #32-INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE/SOUP.

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

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE

OCT 17
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO TWO PIECES CARDBOARDS SATURATED WITH WATER WHICH DRIPPING INSIDE THE INTERIOR WALL OF WATER RESERVOIR.ICE MACHINE DISPENSER IS ATTACHED ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE PREMISES,AND KEEP INVOICE ON PREMISES.MUST REPLACE CARDBOARD PIECES WITH THE PROPER PIECE(FOOD GRADE). FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED, SANITIZED AND REPAIRED.(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO74485-12

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

All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO PREP FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074484-11

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 18,2011,REPORT# 391364. #32-INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE/SOUP.

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.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE SHELF IN REAR AREA,(STANDING WATER IN IT).REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO REAR SHELF

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH AREA/STORAGE.

JAN 18
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE DRY STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
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 MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE/SOUP./COVERS FOR UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN FREEZER./NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.

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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,FREEZER,DRY STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//BASE OF PIP LEADING TO FAUCET ON 3COMP SINK LEAKING WATER .

JUL 6
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.prep table lower shelving. storage racks not clean need cleaning.

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. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. ceiling tiles in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. light shields in prep areas not clean need cleaning, light shields in bathrooms, dining areas need cleaning.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning. missing exhaust vent cover in woman's bathroom shall be provided.

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