Chicago
52
YOUR CALL

Tony'S Beef & Sub

4100 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624 · West Garfield Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
52/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
6 passed
Last Inspected
2016-09-26
Pass Rate
55%
4 failures
Score
52/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2016-09-26)
Failed 4 inspections (2016, 2015, 2014...)
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 22×
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
2016-09-26 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-04-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM DOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PREPSENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING STOPPER TO DIPPER WELL. INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRESH WATER LINE CONNECTED TO THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES HANDLNG FOOD THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION COURSE.

2016-03-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE WAHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1 INCH OBSERVED AT BOTTOM CENTER AREA OF THE FRONT DOORS. THESE DOORS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM AND CENTER TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(SUB SANDWICHES, ITALIAN BEEFS, CHICKEN WINGS etc) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIO...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED AND PRE-COOKED FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE(WHITE PANEL AND FRAME AROUND THE DOOR), AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM DOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PREPSENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING STOPPER TO DIPPER WELL. INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRESH WATER LINE CONNECTED TO THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET AND HANG MOP UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE TO AIR DRY. MUST CLEAN UP ALL DEBRIS IN ENCLOSED REAR OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES HANDLNG FOOD THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION COURSE.

2015-08-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED WORN OUT GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE PREMISES IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE THE COOKING LINE. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. FOOD HANDLER IS A NEW HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPING IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SAN...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED WORN OUT GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE PREMISES IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE THE COOKING LINE. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. FOOD HANDLER IS A NEW HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

2015-01-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED DISHES BEING WASHED AND RINSED THEN PUT AWAY ON A WIRE RACK BY AN EMPLOYEE WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS AFTER WASHING THEM WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO WORKING TOILET PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER LACKS HOT WATER. THE TOILET DOES NOT FLUSH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A WORKING TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEME...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVING AT THE WIRE STORAGE RACK. REPLACE THE STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE SUGAR. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 3 DOOR LINE PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE CORNERS OF THE 1/2 WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER SO THAT THEY ARE SEALED.

minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT SHIELDS WERE PROVIDED FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER OR THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST INSTALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE HOSES NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-08-13 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALL STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST,DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS,LITTER, GREASE AND OTHER SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD AND WORKING LIGHTS.

2014-03-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS ON PREMISES AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR WHERE PIPES ENTER GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

2014-03-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM EDGE OF FRONT DOOR WHERE TWO DOORS MEET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED BETWEEN OFFICE, FRONT COUNTER, ICE MACHINE, AND NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRU...

minor Sanitation

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS ON PREMISES AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR WHERE PIPES ENTER GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS ALONG BACK HALLWAY. OBSERVED HOLES NEAR UTILITY SINK AND FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS RESTING ON ICE IN BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SEPERATE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON PREP TABLE NEAR MEAT SLICER. OWNER DISCARDED. ADVISED THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ON PREMISES AND MUST BE DONE AT LEAST 15 FEET AWAY FROM ALL ENTRANCES/EXITS. VIOLATION 7-32-020 (C)

2013-10-24 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-10-22 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FREEZER, REFRIGERATOR AND OFFICE.

critical Pest Activity

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

THE EQUIPMENT IS FULL OF MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

minor Sanitation

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

THE WALL BEHIND THE STEAMTABLE HAS OPEN PANELING AND SEAMS, REPAIR THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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