SUBWAY SANDWICHES.

Chicago Health Dept

500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2019.

Last inspected Feb 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

JAN 11

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 14

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Other

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.

MAY 18

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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DEC 16

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

JAN 8

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE FRONT REGISTER.

OCT 8

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* 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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 29

2014

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Serious Sanitation

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE OVENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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 23

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

SEP 14

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Minor Sanitation

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 27

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 1

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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