THE HOAGIE PLACE INC.
8147 S HALSTED ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
5 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 8 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 302026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 72025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A RUST SPOT ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST SPOT.
OBSERVED SOME GREASE AND PARTICLES UNDERNEATH GRILL; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OTHER MATTER.
OCT 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY 2- MALE FOOD HANDLERS .OBSERVED 1- MALE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON COME FROM REAR STORAGE AREA INTO FRONT PREP AREA,PICKED UP SLICED CHEESE FROM TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND PLACE ON TOP OF COOKED STEAK ON GRILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON CAME FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WENT TO 3- COMPARTMENT AND RINSED A PLASTIC BUSS PAN THAT IS USED TO STORE READY TO EAT SANDWICHES INSIDE AT SINK THEN STORED ON TOP OF DISH STORAGE RACK,WITH SAME GLOVES ON HANDLED READY TO EAT PREPARED SANDWICHES ON PREP TABLE AND PLACED IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WAS HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. NAPKINS WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET-UP TO WASH,RINSE OR SANITIZE OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN BEING RINSED OUT WITH RUNNING WATER AND PLACED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BY MALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO SET-UP SINK PROPERLY TO SANITIZE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED LOOSE SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE
OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYES HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES.
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINET.
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR A FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. PASTRAMI AT 56.9F IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5LBS. $15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.3F AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON BOTH UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)3- DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE HAD GOTTEN DOWN TO 39.3F.
MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD SI NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED LOOSE SCREEN & DOOR HANDLE MISSING ON REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINET.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED PREMISES VERY HOT EMPLOYEES STATES AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS BROKEN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MEAT SLICE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE DELI MEAT SLICER WITH MORE FREQUENCY BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED PRE-MADE (25lbs) COLD CUT SANDWICHES STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMP OF 54.6F TO 60.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 25lbs AT $350. DID NOT OBSERVED ANY TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE PRE-MADE SANDWICHES INSIDE A COOLER AT ALL TIMES 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005
OBSERVED DELI MEATS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NOT COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE DELI MEATS TO PREVENT POSSBLIE CONTAMINATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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FEB 282023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEAL AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED DELI MEATS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NOT COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE DELI MEATS TO PREVENT POSSBLIE CONTAMINATION.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE DELI MEAT SLICERS.
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS UNDER SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENT IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2509327 5/7/21 NOT CORRECTED #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT IN COMPLAINCE FROM REPORT #2554800 4/25/22 NOT CORRECTED #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED).
APR 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED A REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD MUST AFFIX SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK TO BE PERMENATE.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON OVERHEAD SHELF.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,MEAT SLICERS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVER,GRILL TABLE.
MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR FRYER.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2509327 5/7/21 NOT CORRECTED #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
MAY 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULB.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 162020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CARD BOARD LINED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON REAR MEAT SLICER.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 92020FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST ELIMINATE CARD BOARD LINED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON REAR MEAT SLICER.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM AND LID WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO KIT FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT (MUST KILL THE NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
FOUND THE LOWER WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR NEAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITAIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER (FEMALE) CERITIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 132017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE MACHINE MORE OFTEN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AT THE CORNER UNDER THE MEAT SLICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES LEAKING, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE IN DISREPAIR AND THE FRONT RESTROOM WITH NO VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING, REPLACE/REPAIR THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE AND PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE FRONT RESTROOM.
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PUT INTO USE OR REMOVE THE EQUIPMENT.
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