Subway
11629 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628
Restaurant ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 26, 2026
Subway was last inspected on May 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
May 26, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found the food allergen training certificate of the cfm on site expired. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
26 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER; 20 IN THE CORNER ON THE SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR; 10 IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 IN THE FRONT ON THE LOWER SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found food handlers in the prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to obtain and maintain wearing hair restraints when in the food prep area.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the nozzles on the beverage station with build up. Instructed to clean and maintain nozzles.
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: Found mop not properly drying, sitting in the mop sink. Instructed to hang mop up for proper air drying. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found the food allergen training certificate of the cfm on site expired. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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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: Premises uses green scrubbies, however instructed to change when they become worn and in poor condition. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Employee washroom in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain clean at all times.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Found the hoses that dispenses the sanitizer and dish detergent on the 3-compartment sink touching the bottom of the sink. Instructed manager to have the hoses cut so that they don't touch the water when sinks are filled. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store mops hanging up for air drying when not in use.
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: Found damaged floor tile in front of the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to replace the floor tile and maintain smooth and easily cleanable floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored inside cabinet under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove to protect from potential leakage.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet on hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of (tcs) foods inside coolers. Approx 4-lbs of steak at 50.9f,2-lbs of tuna at 46.8f.instructed to maintain tcs foods at 41.0f or below. All foods was removed and discarded by pic-cos at cost approx $ 30.00 priotity violation issued 7-38-005
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: Observed walk in cooler maintaining improper cold temperature of 46.0f to 48.0f. Instructed cooler must be maintained at 41.0f or below. Owner arrived on site and made adjustment to temperature of walk in cooler. Air temperature of cooler soon maintained 42.0f-cos. Priority violation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining at hanwashing sink in washroom. Instructed to repair.
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
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors inside the walk in cooler and freezer of debris and/or spills.
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: Noted leaks at the 3 compartment sink faucet. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general2 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: No employee health policy for employees. Instructed pic to provide policy for employees. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold temperature of (tcs) food, approx 4-lbs of( tuna) at improper cold temperature of 48f inside prep cooler. Instructed to maintain cold tcs food at 41f or below. Food removed and discarded by pic at approx cost of $ 20.00,cos. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food not in original container not labeled with common name. Must properly label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handlers training for employees. Instructed to provide
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training for pic. Instructed that all person with city of chicago food sanitation certificate must have allergens 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 equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior surfaces of shelves under front counter and display cooler.
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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 along walls near safe in front prep area and grease trap near 3-compartment sink.
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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: Floor drain not clean under 3- compartment sink.must 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 opening in ceiling around red pipe.must seal .
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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 soiled unclean cardboard on dry food storage shelves.must remove.
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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 floor drain not clean at 3-comartment sink by grease trap.must clean/maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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: Clean interior and exterior of ice dispenser and drip tray on pop machine.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Prep cooler behind front counter not maintaining proper temperature 52.3f. Instructed manager to repair cooler and maintain 40f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. 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 eggs 52.1f and veggie patties 52.7f stored at improper temperature in prep cooler. Instructed manager to discard. All cold potentially hazardous food must maintain 40f or below during storage, preparation, display, and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or cold running water at exposed sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and provide hot and cold running water at exposed sink for proper hand washing. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Inspection report summary not visible to all customers. Inspection report summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b
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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 ice dispenser and drip tray on pop machine.
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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 along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.
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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: Repair self-closing device on washroom door.
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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.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 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 cold potentially hazardous food stored in front prep cooler and displayed for sale at improper temperature chicken 46.9f, steak 47.1f, tuna 77.4f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 10lbs and $20 of product. All cold food must maintain 40f or below during storage, preparation, display, and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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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 valid certified manager on duty or certificate posted when chicken 160.5f, soup 150.9f, and deli sandwiches prepared and served. A certified manager must be on duty at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove soiled cardboard on shelving unit near walk-in freezer. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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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 drain under 3-compartment sink.
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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 light shields in rear prep area(dead insects). Re-caulk around exposed sink in rear prep/dish washing area.
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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: Replace missing self-closing device on washroom door in rear prep and dish washing area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace missing cap on back flow device of utility 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 heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Elevate all bulk containers of pickles off floor in rear prep area.
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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: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Beef, chicken, tuna, etc.). Instructed to have one on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk around the washbowl in the toilet room. Maintain 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: Instructed to remove the dirt/dust particles from vent/ceiling tile in the front prep area. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Instructed to meet the food handler requirements.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide a thermometer inside prep cooler at front prep area
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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 floor drain cover is loose in the emplooye's washroom,instructed to repair cover
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the walk-in cooler in the rear prep area
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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: Clean interior of ice dispenser on pop machine.
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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: Elevate all bulk pickle containers off floor.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · 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: Must repaint rusty grease trap at the 3 compartment sink.
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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 install a self closing device at the washroom door.
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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 pipes under 3 compartment sink.
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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: Must repaint rusty grease trap at the 3 compartment sink.
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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 install a self closing device at the washroom door.
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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 pipes under 3 compartment sink.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT FRONT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED INSIDE ICE HOPPER OF POP DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Conditional
Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES OF SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY AT CASH REGISTER,PROCEEDING TO PUT GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST. EMPLOYEES SOMETIMES WASH HANDS ,SOMTIMES DONT WHEN HAVING DIRET CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MEATS,CHEESE/RE-FILLING LETTUCE GREEN PEPPERS,ETC .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS ALWAYS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED,7-38-010
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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.MUST REPAIR/RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.
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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 SEAL GAPS ALONG ALL COVING IN REAR PREP AREAS TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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