DEC 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUNNY'S SUB.
BEAT. 31/100
5124 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 27, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON THE TRASH CAN/RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL NEXT TO THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON THE TRASH CAN/RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL NEXT TO THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN/
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER UNITS HOT OIL FILTERING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSTECT HARBORING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND THE SHELVING IN THE REAR WHERE MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THRE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLD UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS, UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON THE A/C VENTS IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 52021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 5
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON SIDE OF FRYER, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STANDING FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 292021FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2021
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. SEE #2.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES. MANAGER ARRIVED 25 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED UNPACKAGED PIZZA PUFFS INSIDE STAND UP FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD PRODUCT.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE REFRIGERATOR NEAR PREP AREA: ROAST BEEF (48.9F), TURKEY (48.2F), PORK SAUSAGE (48.9F) AND CHICKEN INSIDE REFRIGERATOR NEAR HANDWASHING SINK (47.1F) INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50 POUNDS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $300. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA MAINTAINING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR REINSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (BASEMENT STAIRS, PREP TABLE, HANDWASHING SINK), 20 FRUIT FLIES NEAR REAR HANDWASHING SINK AND 30 FRUIT FLIES INSIDE WASHROOM, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR DETAILED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COOKING AND WALKING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED INCORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON SIDE OF FRYER, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STANDING FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOT SAUCE SPLASHED ON WALL OF PREP AREA NEAR FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST UNDERNEATH HOOD ALONG FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 62019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2019
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE HEALTH CODES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 15 TO 20 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE WAITING AREA, STORAGE AREA AND WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2268513 DATE 2-25-19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT FOLLOWING VIOLATION. (57)Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLES CERTIFICATE ONSITE AND CURRECT AT ALL TIMES. (55)Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: NOTED THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
FEB 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CITY CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUIL UP AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND/OR DEFROST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLES CERTIFICATE ONSITE AND CURRECT AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, AND REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT POP COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING/ VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST/ CLEAN.
MAY 222014FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2014
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR ALONG SIDE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID DAMAGED & PUSHED DOWN IN CONTAINER,ALSO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON LID & ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER.ALSO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ALONG SIDE OF BUILDING & IN REAR YARD (WOOD,BAGS,SIGNS,STROLLERS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE ,CLEAN & MAINTAIN AREA.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT PLASTIC DISPOSABLE UTENSILS & MULTIUSE UTENSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BREAD REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BINS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON OVER HEAD SHELVES AT PREP COOLER .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN BOTH POP COOLERS.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS & SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,LEG OF PREP TABLES,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER,STEAM TABLES,GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL BASE UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS & WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM OVER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA,SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS OVER CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR AREA,END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR POP/DESSERT COOLER.
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