SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY SANDWICHES #22222.

YOUR CALL. 62/100

1427 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 7, 2025 · passed

14 of 24 inspections passed, 3 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
14 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 7
2025
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOPSINK IN REAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BASEBOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING NEXT TO THE BREAD STORAGE/DISPLAY BOX.

MAR 28
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 21
2024
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC TAPE ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SANDWICH OVEN IN FRONT AREA THAT IS NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS: FLOOR BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER BENEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, FLOOR BENEATH SODA BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE DRAIN PLUMBING IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE OR REPLACE WALL PANEL TO ELIMINATE HOLE IN FACILITY WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION #2572968 ON 3/22/2023 NOT CORRECTED AS OF CURRENT INSPECTION: #39 3-307.11 NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 22
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

APR 14
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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JAN 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD: MEATBALLS STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 111.6F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD MUST BE RE-HEATED AT 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO STORE IT IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 8,VALUE 24. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN CONDIMENTS AT SERVING PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN SERVING AREA

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE ON WALL BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED WITH TAPE. REPAIR WALL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 29
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP ARE AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA. PIC PROVIDED HAND DRYING DEVICES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SUFFICIENT AMOUNTS OF DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST THE NOROVIRUS, FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

RUBBER FOOD MATS USED FOR BAKING COOKIES IN POOR REPAIR, TORN WITH HOLES AND SHREDDING. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR TO GO FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SUFFICIENT AMOUNTS OF DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST THE NOROVIRUS, FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

RUBBER FOOD MATS USED FOR BAKING COOKIES IN POOR REPAIR, TORN WITH HOLES AND SHREDDING. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR TO GO FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE NO COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367.

JUL 27
2018
FAILED
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT REAR WAREWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED SAID PAPER UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SIGNAGE AT TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS TO NOTIFY EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MUST POST SIGNAGE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT OR COLD WATER PROVIDED AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA.BOTH HOT/COLD WATER VALVES ARE TURNED OFF.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

REAR HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA,NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING,INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS FOOD CONTAINER AND PLASTIC LIDS. UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. MANAGER/PIC IN CHARGE REMOVED ITEMS FROM INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HEAVILY LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR WAREWASHING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND TOILET BOWL NOT CLEANED(HUMAN FECES).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ON SITE CLEANED SAID TOILET AND WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE NO COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 15
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 27
2017
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES TURKEY, SOUP, CHICKEN, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-4-17 INSPECTION # 1963263. VIOLATION #38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICED TEA MACHINE WATERLINE.

APR 4
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 15
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT MILK/JUICE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 12
2016
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR OF PREMISES BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUL 6
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELF RACKS (BY REAR EXIT DOOR) ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE WASHROOM FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PREP AREA BACK UP REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER FOR BACK UP REACH IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

DEC 18
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE PIPE UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INTO A BUCKET ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

APR 22
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LAYER OF GRIME AND BUILDUP AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WASTEWATER DRAIN UNDER THE SELF SERVE SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

FEB 7
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOOR IS MISSING A TILE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND THIS AREA HOLDS FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH ROOM IS BROKEN, REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THE REFRIGERATOR WITH THE MILK INSIDE IS MISSING A THERMOMETER, INSTALL A WORKING THERMOMETER.

APR 24
2013
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND REPLACE.

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR TO EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

DEC 14
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

UPON INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT 1155AM WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.

FEB 7
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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 BOWLE & PREP TABLE WERE HOT SOUP IS STORED & SERVED TO PUBLIC/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SHELVE IN REAR & EXPOSED HAND NEXT TO 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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE 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 AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST REMOVE SODA CRATES OFF FLOOR USED AS STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR AREA/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE.

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.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING TILE OVER CONVECTION OVENS IN FRONT PREP AREA(DARK BROWN IN COLOR

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.//NEED HOOD OVER CONVECTION OVEN IN FRONT AREA IF OVEN ARE OVER 6000 WATS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDERLERS WHEN PREPAIRING FOOD OR LONG BEARDON FACE.

MAR 9
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 56.2F; BUSINESS THERMOMETER INSIDE THE UNIT SHOWED 54.2F.FOUND DISCHARGE WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSATE UNIT.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60147-11

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 3 PACKS OF TUNA AT TEMP OF 55.6F TO 57.7F; TUNA SALAD AT TEMP OF 50F, 60F, 61.7F, AND 62.4F;BEEF AT TEMP OF47.8F -48.3F - 50.3F-;TURKEY SLICE AT TEMP OF 49.6F- 49.8F-; HAM AT TEMP OF 49.7F; CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.3F-53F-54.1F;MEATBALL AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 46.9F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.2F-50.7F-51.2F-54.3F;IMITATION OF CRAB MEAT 52.8F TO 52.8F; SOUP AT TEMP OF 46.7F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 55F- TO56.3F;COLD CUT COMBO HAM 49.5F TO 50F;SHREDDED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 49.8F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS65, VALUE200 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60147-11

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.OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER BROKEN(PIECE MISSING FROM CORNER)

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.PERSONAL ITEMS FROM EMPLOYEE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.

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