SUNNY'S SUB.

Chicago Health Dept

5124 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

11 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Dec 2024.

Last inspected Dec 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 27

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON THE TRASH CAN/RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL NEXT TO THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET AT THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON THE TRASH CAN/RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL NEXT TO THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN/

Minor Sanitation

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 18

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 5

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2021

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COOKING AND WALKING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOT SAUCE SPLASHED ON WALL OF PREP AREA NEAR FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST UNDERNEATH HOOD ALONG FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 13

2019

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 6

2019

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLES CERTIFICATE ONSITE AND CURRECT AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 15

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2014

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 22

2014

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT PLASTIC DISPOSABLE UTENSILS & MULTIUSE UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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 .

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR POP/DESSERT COOLER.

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