SUBWAY SANDWICHES.
4101 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 24 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 122021FAILED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2356412 DATED 1/9/2020 NOT CORRECTED: "FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN FOR HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 92020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN FOR HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SHOWED MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENT IN MEN'S WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 222019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE OVERNIGHT INSIDE REACH IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.3F. IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: TUNA SALAD AT 46.8F, ROAST BEEF AT 49.8F SLICED HAM AT 47.2F, SLICED TURKEY AT 46.2F, SALAMI AT 46.8F, SPICY SALAMI AT 47.1F, CHICKEN ONION AT 46.9F, SPICY CHICKEN AT 46.2F. SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 49.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 150.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.3F. (NOTED CONDENSER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT OR PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND BELOW. NOTED: TCS FOODS FROM VIOLATION #22 STORED OVERNIGHT AT THE SAID REACH-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED PREMISES WITH INSUFFICIENT HOT RUNNING WATER WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED AND FILL THE SECOND COMPARTMENT, THE WATER TEMPERATURE FALLS FROM 115F TO 98.1F. INSTRUCTED FIX OR PROVIDE LARGER HOT WATER TANK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR AN OPEN DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2184244 ISSUED ON 07-05-2018 #58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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JUL 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEANING PROCEDURES AFTER EMPLOYEE OR PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
JUL 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEANING PROCEDURES AFTER EMPLOYEE OR PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 52018FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRTTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEANING PROCEDURES AFTER EMPLOYEE OR PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER PLASTIC TUBE AND SURFACES WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER WITH DIRT/DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
JAN 192018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Detail clean knozzles at the fountain drink station,cutting boards at the front prep area,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.
Instructed to remove dusts accumulations at ceiling ventilation cover in mens toilet room and maintain.
(1) New employee with no proof of food handler training.Instructed to provide and maintain.
MAY 112017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE(BEHIND UPPER PANEL) WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
NOV 252016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine as well as the ice chute. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
MAR 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1632284, DATED 2-26-16 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION 16-"FOUND THE ICE MACHINE WITH A HEAVY BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT PORTIONS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND TO MAINTAIN." TAGGED ICE MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO FULLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SEWAGE SMELL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT ANY ISSUES AND MAINTAIN SO FACILITY NO LONGER HAS A SEWAGE SMELL PRESENT.
MAR 42016PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SEWAGE SMELL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT ANY ISSUES AND MAINTAIN SO FACILITY NO LONGER HAS A SEWAGE SMELL PRESENT.
FEB 262016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 122.3F AND 5LBS OF COOKED MEATBALLS AT 121.6F, BOTH IN THE HOT HOLDING TABLE WITH LABELS STATING THEY WERE COOKED AT 7AM. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD WHICH THEY VALUED AT $21. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO REHEAT ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO 165F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOUND THE ICE MACHINE WITH A HEAVY BUILDUP OF A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT PORTIONS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SEWAGE SMELL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT ANY ISSUES AND MAINTAIN SO FACILITY NO LONGER HAS A SEWAGE SMELL PRESENT.
MAR 252015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP / SERVING AREA.A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE SAID SINK AND COUNTER TOP AT RIGHT SIDE
SEP 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CHUTE.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASH BOWL.
JAN 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED MEATBALLS AND CHICKEN BREAST HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 96.1 F AND 101.5 F HELD INSIDE STEAMTABLE AT THIS TIME, HOWEVER STEAM TABLE WATER IS AT 144 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD HOT MUST BE AT 140 F OR ABOVE. MANAGER ABLE TO REHEAT MEATBALLS AND CHICKEN BREAST TO OVER 165 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET.
JAN 102013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN DRAIN STOPPER AT 1ST COMPARTMENT (LEFT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE DRAIN PLUG.
THERMOMETER MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 102012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit, front prep area display cooler shelving need cleaning(detailed).
Floors in rear prep area need cleaning.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
MAR 302011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not ceed detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep area by walk in cooler shall be replaced.walls by prep table need cleaning(detailed).
Light shields in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas(front,rear prep areas)not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean need cleaning.
AUG 102010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Prep counter, prep tables, cutting boards and storage shelves-drying goods and cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floors behind equipment and in corners not cleaned through-out including walk-in units. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation covers in prep and dining area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
AUG 102010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Prep counter, prep tables, cutting boards and storage shelves-drying goods and cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floors behind equipment and in corners not cleaned through-out including walk-in units. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation covers in prep and dining area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
JUL 162010FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilites not maintained or operated. While running and draining the water from the left compartment of the three compartment sink, water coming up and disposing in middle compartment. After ten minutes, while draining the water in right compartment of three compartment sink, water coming up and disposing in middle and left sides of sink. Instructed to repair sink and/or properly clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Prep counter, prep tables, cutting boards and storage shelves-drying goods and cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floors behind equipment and in corners not cleaned through-out including walk-in units. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation covers in prep and dining area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not provided in beverage cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.
MAR 102010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK .TO PROTECT THE SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM ANY CONTAMINATION WHEN AN EMPLOYEE IS WASHING THEIR HANDS. MUST REMOVE THE SOAP DISPENSER AND THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER, WHICH IS LOCATED BEHIND THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AND RELOCATE IT BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT, WITH FRUIT JUICE, YOGURT AND LOW FAT MILK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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