NOV 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUN-SUB & PHILLY'S.
BEAT. 39/100
5542 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 14, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER: TZATZIKI SAUCE 47.3 F, SOUR CREAM 47.7 F, SLICED TOMATOES 46.6 F, SLICED CHEESES 49.1 F, MAYO 49.1 F. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (CHOPPED LETTUCE, TARTAR SAUCE, DRESSING) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS VALUED AT $100 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR OF 6 DOOR PREP COOLER 52.9 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED UNITS TAGGED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST AND REAR "DR.PEPPER" COOLER SHELVES, FRONT ONE AND TWO DOOR 7 UP COOLER, AND FRONT 2 DOOR DR. PEPPER COOLER SHELVES WITH MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RUSTED SHELVES ARE TO BE RESTORED & REFINISHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON SHELVES IN WHITE TALL FREEZER BETWEEN FRONT HOT HOLD STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE STORED BETWEEN DRY/CANNED GOODS SHELF AND TALL FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEVERAL HANGING FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM THE PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DEEP CHEST FREEZERS. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE LIDS ON THE PREP COOLERS, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRY WARMER, ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SLUSHI AND ICEE MACHINE, INSIDE THE FRYERS, AND ON THE ICEE/SLUSHI MACHINE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUL 62023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 6
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, CHEESE DISPENSER UNIT, MICROWAVE, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS.
JUN 282023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEVERAL HANGING FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM THE PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT, DISH DRYING RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, CHEESE DISPENSER UNIT, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF, MICROWAVE, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE SLUSHIE AREA. DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OCT 282022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 212022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FOUND FROZEN PACKAGES OF BEEF JUICE THAWING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ROOMS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR IN THE CORNER, AND INSIDE A CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE LIDS ON THE PREP COOLERS, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRY WARMER, ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SLUSHI AND ICEE MACHINE, INSIDE THE FRYERS, AND ON THE ICEE/SLUSHI MACHINE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH A TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOOR, MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/08/2021 REPORT #2534543; VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 82021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 302021FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2021
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE PROVIDED IN THE MENUBOARD FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING TERMOMETER IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGH SHIELD COVER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/23/2019 INSPECTION REPORT# 2253003 #49. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVES AND SHELF, DEEP FRYER, AND GRILL. #58. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. #55.CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVES AND SHELF, DEEP FRYER, AND GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
DEC 132017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKING ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER TANK AND A LEAKY PIPE IN THE CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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