Subway
8614 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 20, 2026
Subway was last inspected on January 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
January 20, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the middle sink stopper not properly working. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation in the washroom not working. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
28 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed soda dispenser with spillage on base and nozzels. Instructed to wipe down, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed floors beneath shelves and coving in walk-in cooler to be soiled with food debris. Instructed to clean walk-in cooler floor and coving at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed lighting in walk-in cooler to be at insufficient intensity for walk-in refrigeration units. Instructed to repair or replace light source in walk-in cooler to allow for sufficient lighting intensity and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed spray hose fixture at 3-compartment sink in poor repair and unable to be deactivated when water is running. Instructed to repair or replace spray hose fixture and maintain in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors beneath shelves and coving in walk-in cooler to be soiled with food debris. Instructed to clean walk-in cooler floor and coving at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed lighting in walk-in cooler to be at insufficient intensity for walk-in refrigeration units. Instructed to repair or replace light source in walk-in cooler to allow for sufficient lighting intensity and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(1st COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Certified manager on duty has no allergen training as required. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Dead roach noted near chip display shelf. Instd to remove and clean and sanitize affected area
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive food debris on bread forming baking pans. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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: Observed the handwash sink in the rear not accessible or maintained, pipe underneath in poor repair and water leaking onto floor when in use. Instructed manager to repair properly, free of leaks. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation
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: Observed no hand washing signage at hand washing sinks in prep area and rear area. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observe a small leak at the 3 compartment sink pipe underneath in the rear. Instructed to repair or repalce and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. New wiping cloths needed when worn. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove any food spills instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed gaps along baseboards in rear prep area by 3- compartment sink, rear door, washroom wall tiles. Instructed to seal/ repair to prevent any hiding place for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperature of (tcs) food chicken noodle soup at improper hot holding temperature of 128.3f inside hot holding unit. Instructed hot (tcs) foods must be maintained at 135.0f or higher. (pic) removed soup and discarded approx 20lbs at cost approx $ 8.00.-cos. Priority violation issued 7-38-005
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of inside receptace in rear prep area not clean of debris. Must clean/maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed gaps along baseboards in rear prep area by 3- compartment sink, rear door, washroom wall tiles. Instructed to seal/ repair to prevent any hiding place for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said policy and maintain. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up for vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed manager to have said policy along with required clean-up kit equipment. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee making a sandwich and touching an ipad at the same time, as well as reach to grab cookies from the case and pick up the ipad all while not changing his gloves. Instructed that when there is a change in task, gloves must be discarded to prevent potential cross contamination. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-010
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an approx. 1/4 in gap at the bottom of the front door and the floor. Instructed that doors must be tight fitting to control the presence of pest in the food establishment, including elimination of entry points and harborage areas.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking faucet at the three compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in the rear prep area above the three compartment sink. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training certification from the manager during inspection. Instructed that all managers with a valid city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape holding on the cover at the lobby soda machine, instructed to replace cover, also entrance door lock to back room being held together with duct tape, instructed to remove duct tape and replace lock.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink nozzle leaking, instructed to repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the front 2 door cooler metal stripping coming off the side of the door,also being held with tape, cooler exterior not maintained, instructed to repair/replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed hose on the rear mop sink,no back flow prevention device for hose connection, use of water hose is prohibited in the absence of an air gap. Instructed to remove hose and provide back flow device. Also repair the leaking nozzle at the 3 compartment sprayer connection.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Top exterior of beverage machine in poor repair, cracked and wrapped with duct tape. Instd to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshield in rear prep area. Instd to replace same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucet leaking at base at front exposed handsink. Instd to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed the interior of the soup hot holding unit not clean,instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed a hose connected to the mop sink with out a back flow device, instructed to remove and provide back flow device (photo given at this time).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Instructed to fix and maintain leaks underneath the 3-compartment sink. Must also, find source of leak underneath thr beverage machine and fix it.
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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: Must clean and maintain the cabinet under the beverage station.
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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: Must provide missing floor tiles to area in front of and in toilet room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Must make toilet room door self closing.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Continue to replace and repair ceiling tiles and wall paper from report 1151376 date 6/17/13.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Continue to clean dusty light shields from report#1151376 date 6/17/13
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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: Replace all water damaged ceiling tiles in front walk-in cooller, repair damaged wall paper front behind trash can.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Clean dusty light shield behind front signs.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Walk-in coooler compressor leaking into a pan need to repair. Also rusty storage shelf in rear need to remove the rust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize soda nozzels.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield above chip storage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3 comp. Sink leaking lower pipe into bucket at 3rd. Compartment need to repair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE OVEN BEHIND SIGN IN FRONT. NEED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMP. NOZZLE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 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. DOOR AT THRESHOLD IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN 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 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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 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: Interior bottom of storage cabinet under beverage station needs cleaning.
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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: Lightshields thru-out with dust accumulation. Clean same.
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Pass
Complaint · 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: Walk-in freezer floor with excessive ice. Clean same.
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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: Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles in dining area with dust. Clean same.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.