Mr. Submarine

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 13, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain on site.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Exceesive ice accumulation in deep freezer. Excessive grease accumulation in fryer cabinets. Instd to detail clean and maintain same

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing lid on trash receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (beef, hame, etc), nor city of chicago certificate posted. Instd to have certifed manager on site at all times with valid certificate posted on site. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training for food handlers. Instd to obtain training and maintain on site

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Dec 2, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o): observed no signed employee health policies on premise. Instructed to provide signed employee health policies for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     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: 2-501.11: observed no clean-up vomit and diarrheal procedure and kit with the necessary supplies on premise. Instructed to provide a clean-up and vomit procedure and kit with the necessary supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no hand signage at the hand sinks in the facility. Instructed to provide hand washing signs at all hand sinks

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A USED BY DATE ON ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no thermometer in the front prep cooler. Instructed to provide a thermometer in the front prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5): observed prepackaged dessert not properly labeled. Instructed to label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET HANDLE ON THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FAUCET ON THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A TUBE CONNECTED TO THE SODA MACHINE DISPENSING INTO THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE TUBE TO DRAIN PROPERLY.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Nov 25, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policies on premise. Instructed to provide signed employee health policies for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     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: Observed no clean-up vomit and diarrheal procedure and kit with the necessary supplies on premise. Instructed to provide a clean-up and vomit procedure and kit with the necessary supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand signage at the hand sinks in the facility. Instructed to provide hand washing signs at all hand sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on tcs ready to eat food in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide a used by date on all tcs and ready to eat foods stored for 24 hours or more. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the front prep cooler. Instructed to provide a thermometer in the front prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged dessert not properly labeled. Instructed to label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test kit on premise. Instructed to provide and maintain chlorine test kit on premise. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet handle on the hand sink in the dish washing area to be loose. Instructed to repair and maintain the faucet on the hand sink in the dish washing area. Also observed a tube connected to the soda machine dispensing into the front hand sink. Instructed to reroute the tube to drain properly.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a city of chicago sanitation certificate during the inspection while tcs foods are being prepared and served ( roast beef, ham, and turkey sandwiches).instructed such a person on site at all times foods are being prepared. 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 food handler certificates on premise. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for each employee on premise.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Oct 24, 2016 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must wear a hair restraint. Must provide.

5. Oct 17, 2016 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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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 stored at improper temperature inside of the sandwich prep cooler. Observed ham at 54.8f, turkey at 46.8f, roast beef at 48.6f, cheese at 52.7f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 12# of food worth $30. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager present while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Premises serves sub sandwiches. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

     Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1547502 on 10/8/15 not corrected: 37 - toilet room door not self closing. Instd to provide self closing device. Serious violation 7-42-090.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must wear a hair restraint. Must provide.

6. Oct 8, 2015 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Exterior top of grease trap with rusty surfaces. Instd to remove rust.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in front prep area. Lightshields in rear not clean. Clean same.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self closing. Instd to provide self closing device.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Unused meat slicer in rear. Instd to remove or keep clean.

7. Aug 20, 2014 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand wash sink inaccessible and blocked by various items of large tanks of co2 and a vacuum in front of sink. In addition there were items including sponges and other cleaning devices within sink. Hand sink was dirty and not being used at this time. All items in and around hand wash sink were relocated hand wash sink is accessible during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed reach in refrigerator/cold hold unit in front prep area/service area with a leaking condition from interior fans/condenser. Fans/condenser were leaking into disposable aluminum pans. Must repair refrigerator/cold hold unit so there is no internal leak.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on reach in refrigerator in rear prep area near walk in torn. Repair or replace gasket.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood within walk in cooler. Seal raw wood so that is is non porous,smooth and easily cleanable.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior top of ice machine rusty. Muct remove rust from interior top of ice machine and maintain in a clean smooth condition at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine unclean with black mold like substance. Clean and maintain interior of ice machine.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of fryers with excess grease accumuation and food inside base of fryers including fries. Fryers must be degreased and maintianed in a clean and sanitiary condition.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in cooler/cold hold unit in front prep service area with unclean interior. Clean interior and inside of doors and gaskets. Maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed fan cover in walk in cooler unclean with dust accumulation. Clean and maintain fan cover. Observed fan covers in reach in refrigerator/ prep cooler with dust accumulation. Clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean under and behind all large standing equipment including fryers and refrigerators.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on employee restroom door. Must install and maitain self closing device.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwash sink located next to 3 compartment sink in rear prep area of kitchen with large part of porcelain basin in disrepair. Must repair or replace porcelain basin.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwash sink in front prep/service area slow draining. Repair so that sink drains properly.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ventialtion in employee washroom. Install and maintain ventilation in washroom.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in outside garbage area. Remove all items from rear outdoor garbage area.

8. Sep 30, 2013 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Sep 23, 2013 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: Mice droppings noted (over 30) scatterred on floor in rear and also in unused fryer. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Provide proper stoppers. Rusty surfaces on bottom shelves of prep tables and also wire racks in prep cooler. Remove rust.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Interior of all coolers including doors, rubber gaskets, doors tracks, meat slicer, exterior of dry storage container not clean. Clean same and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind heavy equipment and along wallbase not clean. Clean same.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instd to do so.

10. Mar 12, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • 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. CLEAN THE FRYERS, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE AND DRY STORAGE RACKS THEY ARE DUSTY.

    • 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. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE OR REPAIR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE BACK AREA.

    • 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. FOUND UNUSED OLD EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA FRYERS, MICROWAVE, DRINK MACHINE ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

11. Feb 22, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Feb 14, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 5/13/09 (157236) inspector #397 not corrected: 32-must provide sink stoppers. Must replace worn door gaskets on 2-door cooler, and replace missing/damaged outlet covers. 33- must defrost ice cream frezer.must clean deep fryer, prep table, storage shelves, and lightshields thru-out. 35- must replace stained ceiling tiles. Must repair loose wallbase near rear exit door. Must seal all openings around pipes leading into ceiling. 38- must provide cold running water at mopsink. Citation issued 7-42-090 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean knives improperly stored inbetween cooler and cooking equipment. Instd to store properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paper shelf lining and cardboard thru-out on storage shelves. Remove same so as surfaces to be smooth, easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of all coolers/freezers including rubber gaskets, doors, meat slicer, all cooking equipment, countertops under microwaves, storage shelves/units, all sinks thru-out not clean, food debris. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor thru-out under and behind equipment along wallbase not clean. Clean and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls and doors thru-out not clean. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in rear prep area. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak underneath and also faucet at utility sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear area.instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize area.