FEB 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUBWAY SANDWICHES.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 22, 2019 · passed with conditions
13 of 17 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
JAN 112018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed slight orange, slimy, mold like substance build up, on interior surface of front ice/beverage dispensing machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed missing light shield cover in walk in cooler unit. Instructed manager to provide. Observed stained ceiling tile in middle of dinning room floor. Instructed manager to find source, repair and replace ceiling tile. Maintain at all times.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed small leak underneath 3 compartment wash sink, at twist value. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
APR 142017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 14
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found excessive dust accumulation on fan cover on ceiling of walk in cooler. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Found small amount of orange, slimy, mold like substances inside upper interior or 2 ice machines. Found small amount of black, mold-like substance on hose of upper interior of ice machine in rear of dining room. Must remove all substances, detail clean and sanitize machines. Must maintain all.
DEC 282016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 28
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER SPIGOT ON THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED THE BUILT IN THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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DEC 162015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 16
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
JAN 82015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND UNDER THE PREP COOLERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE FRONT REGISTER.
OCT 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 9-29-14 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY FOUND IN BINDER WITH INSPECTION REPORT AND OLD SUMMARY REPORT FROM MARCH 28, 2014 WAS POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE THRESHOLD AND THE GASKET OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD AND GASKET.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING BETWEEN OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
SEP 292014FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2014
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHEESE PIZZA, TUNA, FALAFEL AND CUT VEGETABLES) STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHEESE PIZZA, TUNA, FALAFEL AND CUT VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.9F-49.3F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 13LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES ATTACHED TO THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE SPACE WITH 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS AND INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT. STORAGE SPACE IS EXTREMELY CLUTTERED AND CDPH COULD NOT GAIN ENTRY PAST THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE STORAGE SPACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE THRESHOLD AND THE GASKET OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD AND GASKET.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING BETWEEN OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND UNSHIELDED LIGHTS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A WET MOP SITTING INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
MAR 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP COOLERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OCT 232013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER CHUTES AT BOTH SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA. CLEAN SHELVES UNDER COUNTER OF COLD HOLDING FOOD LINES TO REMOVE DUST AND PARTICLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE OVENS, IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED AND FROM CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
SEP 142012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR AREA SO AS TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
JUN 202012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR AREA SO AS TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
FEB 272012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
(7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING, PREPPING, SERVING FOOD (TUNA/SEAFOOD SALADS, HOT OR COLD SANDWICHES). A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SOME ICE BUILD-UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CONDENSER FAN OF THE FRONT COOLER-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
LEVERS BEHIND TTHE ICE CHUTE OF THE SODA DISPENSERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LOOSE OR MISSING BASEBOARD TILES/PANEL BELOW WALK-IN COOLER DOOR & AROUND THE CORNER OF THIS COOLER, MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
JUL 122011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 12
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE HOT WATER HEATER AREA, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL.
MAR 92011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. THE WEST ICE DISPENSER HAS SOME BUILDUP ON THE CHUTE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE AND CHUTE.
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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REGISTER AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
JUL 12010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. Must re-seal/attach the back of handsink in rear, to the wall.
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. Any loose/cracked baseboard tiles by the water tank area must be replaced. Dusty condenser/fan guard of walk-in cooler must be kept clean also.
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. All employee belongings must stored separately & away from food storage shelves.
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