Subway Sandwich & Salad
2352 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 23, 2025
Subway Sandwich & Salad was last inspected on May 23, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
May 23, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles rear hallway leading to the storage area. Instructed to replace broken floor tiles and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and floors in the corners, under/around heavy equipment, sinks and storage racks with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -walls around the 3-compartment sink with dirt and stains. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate lighting/make area brighter per city code and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a male food handler without a beard guard. Instructed to provide beard guard.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the rear hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the manager on duty without state alergent certificate. Instructed all managers must meet requirements.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the rear hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed one of two toilet room hand washing sinks at an inadequate hot water temperature of 66.5f during the inspection. Instructed to maintain an adequate hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2&b) observed tcs foods (about 3 lbs of rotisserie chicken deli meat) in the food prep area at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 52f during the inspection. Instructed to discard, denature, and maintain all cold-holding tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed facility practice inadequate thawing. A 3 lbs package of rotisserie chicken at room temperature in the food prep area. Instructed to always properly thaw tcs foods under cold running water (not exceeding 70f) until the product is 41f.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-203.12 observed the toilet not flushing in one of two toilet rooms. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the manager on duty without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all managers must meet requirements.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found improper hot holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety food soup at 128f located in hot holding unit in front prep. Instructed to provide a minimum hot holding temperature of 135f. Instructed to discard and denature a half gallon of soup, which cost $20. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (sliced tomatoes, a variety of soups, and chili) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 55f - 50f located in reach in cooler in front prep. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods; 40lbs of food at $100. Instructed to maintain a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation consolidated with above violation.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Found reach-in cooler located in front prep at an improper cold holding temperature of 53f. Must provide a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Cooler tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health. Instructed not to use cooler until it is re-inspected by cdph and maintains a temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed no hand washing cleanser at the rear hand washing sink located by the dish washing area. Instructed to provide and always maintain hand washing cleanser at all hand washing sink at all times. Manager provided hand washing cleanser during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no drying provision at the front food prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to always provide a hand drying provision at all sinks at all times. Manager provided paper towels during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued combined with above violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 observed inadequate hot water at all hand washing sinks located in the food prep area and in the toilet rooms. Hot water ranged from 75f-89f at all hand washing sinks during the inspection. Hot water fluctuated during the inspection and was not maintaining 100f. Instructed to always maintain adequate hot water (at least 100f) at all times at all hand washing sinks. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:1) observed time/temperature control for safety foods ( 5 lbs of cooked chicken) at an improper hot holding temperature of 125f in a hot holding unit. Instructed manager to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs hot holding foods at 135f or above at all times. Manager discarded said tcs foods valued at $70. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed time/temperature control for safety foods (3 lbs of sliced tomatoes) inside of a refrigerator at an inadequate temperature of 51f during the inspection. Instructed to maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f at all times. Manager discarded said tcs foods during the inspection valued at $20. Priority violation. Citation written under violation #21.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a refrigeration unit (with tcs foods inside) at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 49.1f during the inspection. Instructed to always maintain all refrigeration units at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor dirt debris on the ground under the shelves located in the rear. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink has a leak and it leaks at the top of the pipe under the rear hand washing sink. Instructed to fix all plumbing and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: The interior of both toilets needs a detail cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Mop not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors in the walk in cooler with dirt and food. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a brownish substance inside of the ice slot located in the customer service area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a male food handlers handling foods without a hair restraint on. Instructed to always wear hair restraint while prepping foods.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed one ceiling tile water damaged in the front serving area, instructed to replace, and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certificate on premises at this time, instructed all certified managers will need this allergen training must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under shelving units in walk in cooler of food spills and debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Reomve clutter at rear in the form of cardboard boxes at exterior of walk-in freezer to prevent harborage for pest.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed the walk-in cooler with an air temperature of 44f. The walk-in cooler was used to store potentially hazardous foods such as meats and cheeses. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures inside of the walk-in cooler and 2 door prep cooler. Observed milk at 46.4f, turkey at 46.2f, cheese at 46.6f, ham at 43.9f, roast beef at 46.4f, salami at 44.6f, and soup at 46.8f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 350# of food worth $500. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected, from report #1584043, date 11/6/2015,violation # 45 provide food handler certificates for all employees.serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear floor not clean unser the red onions, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the 3 compartment sink not clean, instructed to clean/recaulk.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed tuna displayed for sale in prep cooler at improper temperature 50.9-57.8f instructed manager to discard all cold food must maintain 40f or below during storage, preparation, display, and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of pop machine, cabinets under beverage area, sides of cabinets in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Repair dryer in employee washroom. Seal openings along baseboards in prep area to prevent insect harborage.
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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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Remove cardboard boxes and trash near rear door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates for all employees.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean all vents to help with proper air flow. Correct and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All coolers must have thermometer visible. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Fountain drink station knozzles,upper panel ice machine not clean.instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Remove blackened worned-out caulk above the 3 compartment sink must be smooth,easily cleanable surface and remove dusts accumulations on ventilation covers in toilet rooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields above the rear dry storage shelvings are not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floor front prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean dusty ceiling vent. Reattach rear wall coving (loose).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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. THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD & SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING AND SELLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL EMPLOYEES DRINKS IN PREP AREA MUST BE LIDDED, NO FOOD CONSUMPTION ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 17 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.