Best Sub Incorporated

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 29, 2026 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

2. Jun 22, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure on site. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills interior and exterior of fryers. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on toilet room door. Must install self closing device.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris on floors under cooking equipment and under 3-compartment sink area in rear. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 2-13-2025, report #2612167. #58--2-102.13 observed no certified food manager with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirements. All certified food managers must provide allergen training certificate. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Feb 13, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirements.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Feb 6, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food employee wash and rinse pan and proceed to use pan without sanitizing. Instructed manager to ensure all dishes are sanitized after being washed and rinsed. The manager set up sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed various tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 44-48 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 1 pound tomatoes, 2 pounds of cheese, and 1 pound tzatziki sauce. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 inch gap in rear door. Instructed manager to seal gap.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed only 1 drain plug for 3 compartment sink. Drain plug does not fit drain. Instructed manager to provide 3 adequately sized drain plugs for 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed various pieces of equipment wrapped in aluminum foil. Instructed manager to remove foil. To ensure all surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed various pieces of equipment near the griddle area with build-up of grease. Instructed manager to clean and maintain equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside oil receptacle with heavy grease build-up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirements.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Aug 12, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Aug 9, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-203.13 observed no service sink on site. Instructed manager to provide service sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Aug 1, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   5 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink with no hot water. Hot water nozzle would not turn on. Manager restored hot water. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks are provided with hot water with a minimum temperature of 100 f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 49-52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 30 pounds of italian beef, 2 pounds of cooked beef, 5 pounds of chopped lettuce, 10 pounds of chicken, 10 pounds turkey, and 10 pounds of ham ($500): priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods removed from original container and placed into another container without 7-day date of disposal. Instructed manager to ensure all tcs foods not in original container display 7-day date of disposal. The manager discarded 5 pounds of italian beef, 1 pound of turkey, and 1 pound of ham ( $25) priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed various pieces of cold holding equipment not in proper working order. Observed walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 52 f; observed 3 coolers unable to close properly due to being damaged. Instructed manager to service all coolers. Coolers tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • CriticalPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed roach infestation on site. Observed 25 live roaches throughout the facility, including the kitchen prep area, service area, dish area, and outside toilet room. Observed more than 20 small flies on site. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem food thermometer on site. Instructed manager to ensure a metal stem thermometer for taking temperatures of hot and cold food is provided on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no evidence of at least 2 pest control inspections within the past year. The most recent inspection report given was dated june 21, 2022. Instructed manager to ensure that at least 2 pest control services are performed within every calendar year. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rubber-like substance in 3-compartment sink with black build up. Instructed manager to remove rubber-like substance from 3-compartment sink in order to make sink smooth and easily cleanable. Observed heavy ice build-up in freezer chests and walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed fan in walk in cooler with heavy dust build up. Instructed manager to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no service sink on site. Instructed manager to provide service sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease receptacle with light grease build-up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris build up on floors throughout the facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2563346, dated september 8, 2022, instructed facility to #47 to repair and remove tape from the chest freezer and to clean the interior of the microwave, #49 to clean grease build up on cooking equipment and surrounding floors, walls, and shelving, and to detail clean all equipment, racks, and shelving with soil build up throughout facility. Observed chest freezer wrapped with tape. Observed heavy food and soil debris on the interior of microwave observed heavy grease and soil buildup on cooking equipment and walls, floors, and shelving around equipment. Observed soil buildup on racks throughout the facility, including around cooking equipment, in the walk-in cooler, and near the dish area. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable certified food manager on site while tcs foods are cooked and served. Instructed manager to ensure a certified food manager is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 food allergen certificate on site and multiple certified food manager certificates. Instructed facility to ensure that all certified food managers have food allergen certificates.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Sep 8, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food and containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape on the interior and exterior of the chest freezer near the prep cooler. Instructed to remove and replace/repair. All equipment must be smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Aug 30, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food and containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape on the interior and exterior of the chest freezer near the prep cooler. Instructed to remove and replace/repair. All equipment must be smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under the 2 door refrigerator and prep cooler. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the rear dish area, front food prep area and toilet room. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (sandwiches, chicken) during inspection. Presented old certificate with 04/22/2022 expiration date. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

10. Jul 13, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site, instructed to obtain.priority foundation violation. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit/ diarrhea cleanup kit or procedure, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Improper personal cleanliness. No hair restraint. Instructed to have employees follow good personal cleanliness.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

11. Jul 24, 2018 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors to remove grease, debris and litter from around the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Jun 1, 2018 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the deli meat slicer to remove food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

13. Feb 7, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: EMPLOYEE'S DOING MULTIPLE TASK AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING THEIR HAND IN BETWEEN SUCH AS GOING FROM RAW FOODS TO COOK FOODS, IN AND OUT OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE IN EMPLOYEE'S PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS AND THAN PUT ON NEW GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the reach in cooler and walk in cooler dirty. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out premises to remove spill, grease and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls need cleaning in the rear and front prep areas to remove food splatter. Also noted a few water stained ceiling tiles in the toilet room and in the rear prep area. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirements.

14. May 11, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. May 4, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside grease receptacle not maintained: observed grease covering the lid, exterior surface, and droplets of grease hanging off the side of the receptacle. Exterior grease receptacle and the ground surface below must remain clean with no grease at all times. Instructed to detail clean the exterior surface to remove all grease and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed large bottles of salad dressing cut in half and then plastic wrapped over the bottom in the walk-in cooler. Food containers must be maintained in good repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed tin foil being used as a liner on the storage shelf in the front prep area for singe service items. Instructed to use non absorbent materials that won't break, chip, or tear to allow routine cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the meat slicer, gaskets around the doors of the cold holding unit, and the front, backs, and sides of cooking equipment to remove food debris buildup and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the employee washroom, rear prep, and front prep. Instructed to replace all water damaged ceiling tiles and maintain.

16. Sep 15, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found several prepped potentially hazardous foods (chicken, chili, etc) not labeled. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Tape used a means for repair on front prep chest freezer lid. Must repair or replace. Tape not permitted and must be removed. Cardboard used for floor matt in walk in cooler. Must remove. Cardboard not permitted (because it is porous). All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found dust accumulation on dry storage shelves in rear prep area. Must remove dust, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors in walk in cooler rusted and with excessive debris. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must remove rust, paint or seal floor. Must maintain smooth and easily cleanable flooring. Found broken baseboard tiles in bathroom and in customer waiting area. Must repair or replace tiles or provide new coving. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink, and 2 compartment sink in rear prep area. (Operator removed exposed hand sink from this area). Instructed must install exposed hand sink in rear prep area.

17. Feb 24, 2014 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair gasket on chest freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all fryers, fryer cabinets, grill, ventilation hood, prep tables, sinks, coolers, freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas. Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in all areas,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Light covers and ceiling tile not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and replace ceiling tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Install self-closing device on washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

18. Feb 19, 2014 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Improper temperature of sliced tomatoes 54.1f and cucumber sauce 50.2f stored on prep table. Instructed manager to discard approximately 5lbs, $5. All cold food must maintain 40f or below during preparation, display, and storage. Critical violation 7-38-005a citation issued.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water at exposed sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide hot or tempered running water at exposed sink for proper hand washing. Critical violation 7-38-030 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair gasket on chest freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all fryers, fryer cabinets, grill, ventilation hood, prep tables, sinks, coolers, freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas. Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in all areas,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Light covers and ceiling tile not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and replace ceiling tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Install self-closing device on washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

19. Nov 29, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of cooking equipment, storage shelves, and deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Light covers and ceiling tile not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and replace ceiling tile.

20. Jan 5, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN POOR REPAIR, NOT OPERABLE, SINK TAGGED, INSTRCUTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE REPAIR, ADDITIONAL HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA, FAX NUMBER 312 746-4240 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUST ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, AREAS BEHIND FRONT AND REAR COUNTER AREA, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER, INTERIOR BASINS OF ALL SINKS,SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS, HOOD AREAS ETC

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK

21. Aug 18, 2010 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES,REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM COOLER SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT ALL TIMES,REPLACE/REPAIR RUST ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING,AREAS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BASINS OF ALL SINKS,SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,HOOD AREAS ETC.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS,INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER- MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

22. Aug 9, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED I.E.PLUMBERS PUTTY ON INTERIOR OF SAID SINK,WATER LEAKING BENEATH MIDDLE PIPE-MUST REPAIR/REMOVE SAID MATERIAL TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES,REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM COOLER SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT ALL TIMES,REPLACE/REPAIR RUST ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING,AREAS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BASINS OF ALL SINKS,SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS,HOOD AREAS ETC.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS,INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER- MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS.