Subway
6718 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 7, 2026
Subway was last inspected on January 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
January 7, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The floor underneath the soda dispenser in the rear prep area needs cleaning; clean and maintain. Corrected on site. Observed dust on the ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom; instructed to clean vent to remove dust observed on fan.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: The food handler training certificates on site are expired; instructed to have food handlers obtain valid certificates.
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: The food allergen training certificate on premises is expired; instructed to obtain and post a valid certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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: Instructed to clean the floors under storage shelves in rear area where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust in the vent above the oven in front prep area; instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Handsink in rear prep area slow draining. Instructed to correct and maintain.
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: Floors under 3 compartment sink, floor under cold table, floor in rear storage area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate for the city of chicago sanitation certificate holder. Instructed to obtain for all certificate holders on site.
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
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the stopper in the middle compartment sink of the 3 comp sink in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 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 slicer stored inside hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove. Hand washing sink must be accessible at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide paper towels for proper hand drying. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris and dead flies inside cabinet and exterior surfaces around pop machine in lobby. Instructed manager 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: Observed loose faucet on washbowl in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 openings around pipe fitting under hand washing sink in washroom, around outlets in prep area, missing baseboards near washroom and reach-in freezer. Instructed manager to seal all openings, replace baseboards 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 clutter in rear storage area. Instructed to remove all articles away from walls and corners for easy cleaning and pest control
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 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 at hand washing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed seasonings stored inside cabinet under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove to protect from potential drips.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under rear hand washing sink and loose faucet on washbowl in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 openings around pipe fitting under hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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 floor under storage shelves in rear prep area and next to file cabinet.
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Conditional
Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical 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 potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in cooles.approx 3-lbs of sliced tomatoes at improper temperatures of 45.7f-47.3f, approx 3-lbs of cut leafy greens at improper temperatures-54.8f,57.6f.cost approx $9.00. Must maintain cold foods at 40.0f or below. Foods removed and discarded,cdi. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 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: Observed some ceiling vents with light dust; clean vents where needed.
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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: Must clean the floors in the rear of premises,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain 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: Must clean the top and around the bottom of the grease trap underneath the 3 compartment sink to remove grease.
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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 the wall base and in corners underneath metal shelving units in rear.
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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: Floors need cleaning underneath the 3 comp sink and around the grease trap to remove debris.
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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: Noted a water stained ceiling tile in the dining area. Must replace and mainatian.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector’s note: Observed 6 bags of chicken noodle soup in the middle compartment of 3 compartment sink,sitting in standing water thawing out,manager voluntarily destroyed food items,instructed manager on proper ways of thawing food,serious violation 7-3)8-005(a
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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 clean the floors in the rear of premises,alongb wall base and corners
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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 remove rust from the grease vtrap at the 3-compartment 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: Floors need cleaning behind the refrigerator at the prep area,along wall base and corners
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter (boxes) from the rear near,near 3 compartment sink
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 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: Potentially hazardous foods not properly re-heated. Chicken noodle soup-117.4f, cream of broccolli soup -92.3f in hot holding unit. All pre-cooked foods must be rapidly re-heated to 165 and held at 140 degrees or above in hot holding unit until served. Product discarded. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: No soap at washbowl in employee washroom. Critical violation 7-38-030
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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 the wall base and in corners underneath metal shelving units in rear.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in chest cold hold refrigeration unit in prep area.
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 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: Potentially hazardous food not meeting temperature requirement of 40 degrees or below, found chicken strips on cold holding table in prep area at 54.1f. Product voluntarily discarded. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Rinse water not set up in 3 compartment sink, center compartment being used to store dirty dishes. Observed employee wash and sanitize multi-use equipment in 3 compartment sink. Critical violation 7-38-030
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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 mgr. On premises at start of investigation while potentially hazardous foods (sandwiches)were being prepared and served.serious violation 7-38-012(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: all shelves, rolling carts, prep tables, cabinet underneath self-service pop dispensing station, storage racks , and all sinks.
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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 all floors throughout in all areas along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(lot's of dirt and debris observed).
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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 dust build-up from exhaust fans in both washrooms, and attach covers securely to ceilings.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair exhaust in customer's washroom. Replace broken washbowl which was removed from the wall in the customer's washroom(customers are able to use employee washroom which is in the dining area until sink has been replaced).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must designate an area for personal items separate from food storage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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 the following: all shelves, rolling carts, prep tables, cabinet underneath self-service pop dispensing station, storage racks , and all sinks.
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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 all floors throughout in all areas along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(lot's of dirt and debris observed).
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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 dust build-up from exhaust fans in both washrooms, and attach covers securely to ceilings.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair exhaust in customer's washroom. Replace broken washbowl which was removed from the wall in the customer's washroom(customers are able to use employee washroom which is in the dining area until sink has been replaced).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must designate an area for personal items separate from food storage.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: soiled ceiling tile in rear prep.must replace.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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 employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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 AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND REGISTER IN THE FRONT AND FLOORS IN THE REAR.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS AND IN PREP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain leak at the pipe of the front exposed hand washing sink.
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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 employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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