SUBWAY SANDWICHES AND SALAD.
3946 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
18 of 25 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 18 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 62026PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD WAS PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MUST BE ON SITE, AND A VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CRACKERS AND CONDIMENTS STORED NEXT TO FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL SPLASH AND CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG FILE CABINET, WALLS, AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 82025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING HADNWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO SLICING MACHINE AND BEVERAGE CUP LIDS.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON PIPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON SAID FLOOR.
OBSERVED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 52024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE RESTRAINT WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE TOASTER OVEN AND COOLING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT AVAILABLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MOUNTED HAND DRYER IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO USE PAPER TOWELS UNTIL DRYER IS REPAIRED.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
APR 42022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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SEP 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT HOT HOLDING UNIT: SOUP AT 112.0F AND CHILI 98.0F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 135.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT COLD HOLD UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE LINE: TURKEY 50.1F, STEAK 49.0F, TUNA 47.9F, HAM 47.6, DELI MEATS 46.0F-49.0F. EGG PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND SERVICE LINE. ALL SAID PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROX 50LBS $200 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
COLD HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND COLD HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO REPAIR UNITS TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
SEP 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE PROOF(ID) THAT THEY ARE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR FRONT DOOR AND LOOSE WALL PAPER AT FRONT WINDOW.
SEP 12021FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE PROOF(ID) THAT THEY ARE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY,HAM,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATBALLS AT 109.9F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. SLICED TURKEY 51.3F,2LBS. SLICED HAM 48.2F,5LBS. STEAK 45.3F,2LBS. COLD CUT 49.3F,5LBS. DICED CHICKEN STRIPS 48.4F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.20.5LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/1/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR FRONT DOOR AND LOOSE WALL PAPER AT FRONT WINDOW.
JUN 12021PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.
SEP 282020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND WHITE CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING IN REAR PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT.
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MOUNTED HAND DRYER IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO USE PAPER TOWELS UNTIL DRYER IS REPAIRED.
FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND SYRUP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE SODA STORAGE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
MAR 72018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
FEB 282018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
FEB 222018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
FEB 152018FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF COOLER.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS .5LB COOKED EGGS 46.4F,2LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 50.0F,2LBS. SPINACH 52.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4.5LBS.$7.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH A PIZZA CUTTER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAME.ALSO,REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK COLD WATER FAUCET STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER.MANAGER REPAIRED FAUCET HANDLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT SINK.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OVERFLOWING AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2059313 5/30/17 NOT CORRECTED.#32-REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEFROSTING.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES.#33-DRINK DISPENSER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.#37-WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.#38-BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
MAY 302017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEFROSTING. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
DRINK DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 22016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
PAINT ALL WOODEN DOORS LEADING INTO THE WASHROOM AND INTO DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA, MUST KEEP ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS OFF THE GROUND.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS, REGARDLESS OF TITLE, MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS.
JAN 112016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WOODEN DOORS. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND LARGE CO2 TANKS IN REAR.
JUN 192015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OCT 102014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
JAN 212014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
JAN 132014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
FEB 52013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE DELI PREP COOLER CONDENSER COIL IS DUSTY, CLEAN OFF THE COIL.
THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALL AND SHELVES.
OCT 42012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR BEHIND CO2 TANKS AND UNDER SHELF NEXT TO IT.
VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM LOOSE FROM CEILING; REATTACH.
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