Chicago
90
EAT

Vinnies Sub Shop

1204 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
90/100

Clean record — passed all 12 inspections

Inspections
12
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-06
Pass Rate
83%
0 failures
Score
90/100
EAT
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-08-06
No failures across all 12 inspections on record
Sanitation issues found across 12 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
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Sanitation critical 12×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2025-08-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Rear storage room cluttered with non-food related items. instructed to declutter and maintain.

2024-11-13 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-05-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE SERVED (TUKREY, ROAST BEEF, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS REAR OF RESTAURANT. MUST REMOVE ALL PAPER AND UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT.

2020-04-23 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2019-04-22 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2018-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

2016-09-22 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM (REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP) AND WALLS BEHIND THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA.

2015-11-09 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-08-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR FLOOR AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DINING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON SINK IN WASHROOM.

2013-08-15 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

Floor not clean in dining area. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Light and ceiling covers not maintained. Instructed to detail clean light covers and replace any damaged ceiling tile throught-out premises. Coving not properly installed along west wallbase. Instructed to reseal rubber coving.

2011-09-29 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2010-06-29 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOOR COVING LOOSE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BACK ROOM.

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