SUBWAY SANDWICHES & SALADS.

Chicago Health Dept

5050 N CICERO AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-61 F. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER TO DISCARDED 1/8 POUND OF SPINACH, 1/8TH POUND OF SHREDDED LETTUCE, AND 2 POUNDS OF SLICED CUCUMBER ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 30

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 21

2024

PASS 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT BULB IN CEILING OF BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JUL 25

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON SODA CRATES UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE AND OBTAIN SHELVING UNITS TO STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILTY.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, TOWELS AND DIRT UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF CABINET UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLATTER ON WALK IN COOLER CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN ALL CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT SERVING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BASEBOARD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING SMALL VENT COVER ON WALL ABOVE WALKIN COOLER NEAR BEVERAGE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE VENT COVER. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PRESENT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

JUN 1

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. FOOD HANDLERS WORE HAIR RESTRAINTS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.

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MAR 1

2022

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 25

2021

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSRTUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE MICROWAVE AT FRONT PREP AREA.

MAR 29

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN TOILET ROOM IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JAN 3

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP IN BETWEEN SHELFS SHOWED TO MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASH ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEAR THE WASH ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASH ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2303261 DATED:07/17/2019 58 2-102.13: **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). FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. - Oct 17, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED. -

JUL 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT (2) HANDSINKS (FRONT/REAR PREP).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND SODA/ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER/WALK-IN COOLER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 2

2018

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 21

2018

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2028761 ISSUED ON 04-21-2017. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #16 - FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE (WHICH TO BE USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FULLY CLEAN AND SANITIZED. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - SERVICE TECHNICIAN ON SITE. ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS OR REPLACE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

APR 21

2017

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE (WHICH TO BE USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS OR REPLACE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

NOV 25

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the compartment below the soda machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed the floor of the walk in cooler to have dirt and food debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed stained ceiling tiles near the washroom door in the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

FEB 17

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS INFRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT AERATOR, CAUSE SPOUT TO SPRAY WATER IRREGULARLY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 9

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED EAST DISPLAY CASE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 46.2F. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR.TEMPERATURE HOLDING AT 37.6F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN EAST DISPLAY CASE: 1/2LB GREEN PEPPERS AT 50.3F; 3/4LB SPINACH AT 49.3F; 13.25LB LETTUCE AT 53.6F; 7.5LBS ONIONS AT 57.9F; 1LB OLIVES AT 48.3F, 13.5LBS GIARDINERA AT 53.5F; 13.5LBS CUCUMBERS AT 46.7F; 13.5LBS BANANA PEPPERS AT 49.6F; 13LBS VEGGIE PATTIES AT 50.9F; 1/2LB CONDIMENTS RANGING FROM 49.4F - 49.5F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED REPORT NUMBER: 1482797. JUNE 6, 2015. #33 MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #32 NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS INFRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT AERATOR, CAUSE SPOUT TO SPRAY WATER IRREGULARLY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAINI.

JUN 16

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 12

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FLOOR GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED.WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT OR FAUCET IS TURNED ON WATER SEEPING UPWARD TO GREASE TRAP LID RELEASING A STRONG FOUL ODOR.WATER NOT OVERFLOWING INTO FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE LID DUE TO THE EDGE OF THE LID IS RUSTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MINIMUM MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 13

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 46.1 F AND 47.7 F- CHICKEN BREAST AND VEGGIE BURGERS INSIDE PREP LINE COOLER. HOWEVER FOUND SAID PREP LINE COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERTURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FEB 11

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN PIPE WATER DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

APR 22

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT INTERIOR SURFACE WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE/UNDER SODA DISPENSER CABINET (BY FRONT DINING AREA).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER SHELVES WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET WITH HEAVY LEAK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 26

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under pallet file cabinet in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be replaced, wall above 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

MAY 9

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving that had rust, shall be repair/replaced.Lower shelving of pop dispensing cabinet had rust/peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.Rear storage shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning, shelving, (nozzels).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment,3 compartment sink, prep table, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in rear prep area by prep table not clean need detailed cleaning, ceiling tiles in front prep areas need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in rear prep areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must replaced broken thermometer in walk in cooler, all coolers must be provided with thermometers to properly maintain temperatures of 40f or less.

APR 4

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Above violation still remaining.

FEB 16

2011

PASS 6 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.Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.Caulk by 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced.

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.Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving of front cabinets need cleaning, rear storage racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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.Floor under heavy equipment, storage shelving, 3 compartment sink need detailed cleaning(corners).

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.Walls in rear prep area by prep table not clean need cleaning, missing ceiling tiles in rear storage areas, shall be provided.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Light shields in prep areas, need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas,need cleaning, exhaust vent in bathroom needs cleaning.

SEP 1

2010

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 25

2010

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER ,UNDER THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER ALL THE STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE OVEN AND MICROWAVE,WITH DUST BUILT UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & 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. LEAKING PIPE ON THE CLOSER HANDLE OF THE MIDDLE COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

APR 16

2010

PASS · 0 violations

APR 8

2010

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON THE DISPLAY COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT MEETING PROPER TEMEPERATURE SUCH AS CHICKEN PATTY AT 47.6F, VEGE MEAT AT 48.2F, TERRIYAKI CHIX AT 45.3F. BEEF AT 48.2F, TURKEY AT 46.7F, HAM AT 46.9, TUNA AT 47.3, SALAMI AT 47.6, AND COPPED TOMATOES AT 46.9F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $130.00 AND 45 TOTAL LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LID WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSE ALL THE TIME. CITATION ISUUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee 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. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT,(HAIRNET, BASEBALL CAP OR BANDANA).

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