Subway
333 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Restaurant ZIP 60610 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 9, 2026
Subway was last inspected on June 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 9, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken weather strip at the entry door of the facility. Instructed to replace as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the air vent inside of the walk in cooling unit in need of a detail cleaning from dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the corners, under shelving and equipment with a build of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean 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 very low lighting in the walk in cooling unit. Instructed to provide better light for the purpose of being able to see to clean and maintain area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted sprayer at the 3 compartment sink hanging below the rim of the sink. Instructed to provide the device to hold the sprayer above the water rim of the 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the wall covering in the rest room under the hand washing sink coming loose from the wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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: Observed a build up of dirt, debris and food debris on the floor under and behind the lower reach in units where the meat slicer and bread oven are located. Instructed to pull from walls, clean and maintain areas as a means of preventing posiible pest and or insect activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Expired allergen certification provided on site. All city/pending city certified managers must obtain a valid food allergen certification on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink at front prep area drains slowly. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered waste receptacles in the unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 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 no hand washing sign or posters near hand washing sinks throughout premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair 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: No covered waste receptacles provided in the unisex washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or clean up kit on site. Facility must provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation.7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in the corner of the front preparation area. Said hand washing sink is not easily accessible to the back prep area/ dish washing area. Employees( in back prep area) have to walk from one room to the the next to wash hands. Instructed to install additional hand washing sink with soap and paper towels that is accessible to the back prep area. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (sliced tomatoes, prepped tuna & sliced peppers) held for over 24 hours with out discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard date for all tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15-20 mice droppings in the storage cabinet underneath the toasting oven during time of re-inspection. Pre-packaged dressings and seasoning are stored in said cabinet. The premises must be maintained free from rodents. Instructed manager to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said area 2/8/19. There were no changes made at time of re-inspection 2/15/19. Recommended contacting pest control.a priority foundation item not corrected in the time frame specified on the inspection report shall be classified as a priority item. Priority.7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device for coca cola machine. A back flow prevention device must be located so it can be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no allergen training certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide allegren training for all city of chicago food service managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 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 site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation.7-38.010. No citation issued.
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 vomit and diarrhea procedure or clean up kit on site. Facility must provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation.7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in the corner of the front preparation area. Said hand washing sink is not easily accessible to the back prep area. Employees( in back prep area) have to walk from one room to the the next to wash hands. Instructed to install additional hand washing sink with soap and paper towels that is accessible to the back prep area. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (sliced tomatoes, prepped tuna & sliced peppers) held for over 24 hours with out discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard date for all tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in walk in cooler . Instructed manager to provide thermometer to all cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15-20 mice droppings in the storage cabinet underneath the toasting oven. Pre-packaged dressings and seasoning are stored in said cabinet. The premises must be maintained free from rodents. Instructed manager to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said area. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation ,7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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 no back flow prevention device for coca cola machine. A back flow prevention device must be located so it can be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no allergen training certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide allegren training for all city of chicago food service managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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 chipped paint on exterior surface of grease trap. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on exterior surface of grease trap. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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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 soiled paper towels and toilet tissue on floor in customer restrooms. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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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 dust accumulation on light shield covers above front counter area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at hand sink faucet neck in customs restroom.Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils (coffee equipment, spoons, etc.) inside basin of hand sink in front prep area, making it in accessible. Instructed hand sink may only be used for the purpose of washing hands only. Hand sink must be easily accessible at all times. Operator removed items from the hand sink during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed black, slimy, mold like substance around faucet handles in restroom. Must detail clean and sanitize faucet. Must maintain same.
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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 open/uncovered floor drain in restroom. Must provide drain cover to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed equipment not in use stored in rear prep area. Must remove if not in use to prevent pest harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handler training (for 2 female new hires) on site. Must provide proof of food handler training for all employees. Must maintain records on site at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs at the light fixtures located above the sandwich prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at the front exposed hand sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Found one food prep staff member without his idph food handler's certificate. Must always provide.
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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 cutting board worned out with dark stains.instructed to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulations on ventilation cover inside the walk-in-cooler and detail clean knozzles at the fountain drink station and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 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: No certified food manager present with city of chicago certificate posted on site while potentially hazardous foods--sandwiches are being prepared and served. A certified food manager with a valid city of chicago certificate posted must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous food is being handled. Serious citation issued: 7-38-012.
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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: Floor inside the toilet room is dirty.instructed to clean and sanitize floors in detail and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Toilet room urinal not functioning properly.instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: No thermometers inside the front 2 door cooler.instructed to provide and maintain visible at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Noted bottom shelving inside walk in cooler lined with cardboard paper. Instructed to remove cardboard, clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Clean and mop the floor in the rear prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found cutting board in poor repair for lettuce slicer machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink and bathroom sink not clean.
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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: Found floors not clean at rear of premises.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 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: Found 4lbs of meat balls and 5 lbs of chicken at temperature ranging between 110.3f-129.6f held in steam table. Instructed mgr to store hot foods at 140f or higher. Food discarded valued at $10.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified food handler while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods. Instructed to obtain.
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Conditional
Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions
3 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.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH THE SODA SYRUP STATION AT REAR,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE LIQUID SOAP DISPENSER,TOWEL DISPENSER FROM WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION -MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH THE SODA SYRUP STATION AT REAR,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE LIQUID SOAP DISPENSER,TOWEL DISPENSER FROM WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR,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 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. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES IN ORDER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE SPILLS.
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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. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. MUST ALSO REMOVE FOUL ODORS FROM WASHROOM.
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